Elmore, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Kossuth County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
442 Population 520/sq mi density
$40,938 Median Income $31,519 per capita
$45,800 Home Value $84,497 Zillow
$907 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$40,938 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,800 home value, $907/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Elmore has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 39.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,125 ft (343 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density520/sq mi
Coordinates43.5064°N, 94.0883°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKossuth County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 39.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.05"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.82"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience75.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 76 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

599 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 31 fatalities, 476 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 14, 1966 EF5 86 km 6
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 37 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 54 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 56 km 6
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 66 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 67 km 0
Jun 12, 2013 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 74 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 86 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 67 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 86 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 18, 1994 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 62 km 0
May 17, 1982 EF3 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 85 km
2008 DEWEYS PASTURE 641 76 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
June 67°F (20°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.6 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.0 in

Elmore has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.8").

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