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Elysian, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Le Sueur County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
663 Population 562/sq mi density
$98,571 Median Income $46,675 per capita
$295,700 Home Value $405,498 Zillow
$1,110 Median Rent 16.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
45 Violent Crime/100K 1,204 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$98,571 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$295,700 home value, $1,110/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Elysian has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 52.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,025 ft (312 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density562/sq mi
Coordinates44.2064°N, 93.6813°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLe Sueur County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 52.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience96.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 137 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

587 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 46 fatalities, 1,175 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 70 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 47 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 74 km 5
May 6, 1965 EF4 73 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 64 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 89 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 97 km 3
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 93 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 60 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 47 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 40 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 25 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 97 km 1
May 17, 1982 EF3 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 22 km
2004 EAGAN 925 80 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 36 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 51 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 58 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.6 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.9 in

Elysian has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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