Ellendale, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Freeborn County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
626
Population
754/sq mi density
$80,417
Median Income
$42,205 per capita
$150,000
Home Value
$309,713 Zillow
$820
Median Rent
20.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,417 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $820/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Ellendale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 44.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,266 ft (386 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 754/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8727°N, 93.2993°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Freeborn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Owatonna Degner Regional (OWA) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in |
Ellendale has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.1").