Elkton, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mower County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
91 Population 71/sq mi density
$51,932 Median Income $57,166 per capita
$182,500 Home Value $274,797 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,932 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$182,500 home value, $775/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Elkton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 50.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,383 ft (422 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates43.6602°N, 92.7064°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMower County County
Nearest AirportRochester International (RST)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 50.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.7 / 100
Community Resilience83.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

559 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 260 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 76 km 1
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 52 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 67 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 59 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 55 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 44 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 43 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 40 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 34 km 2
May 10, 1953 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 40 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 32 km 0
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 18, 1994 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 52 km 0
May 17, 1982 EF3 47 km 0
May 28, 1974 EF3 55 km 0
Jul 12, 1971 EF3 45 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 77 km
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 5.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 5.7 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.3 in

Elkton has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 13°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (0.9").

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