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Emmons, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Freeborn County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
320 Population 376/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $33,850 per capita
$96,700 Home Value $175,633 Zillow
$740 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
163 Violent Crime/100K 2,232 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,700 home value, $740/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
163 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Emmons 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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The area receives 39.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,292 ft (394 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density376/sq mi
Coordinates43.5082°N, 93.4842°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFreeborn County County
Nearest AirportOwatonna Degner Regional (OWA)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.8"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 39.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.9 / 100
Community Resilience89.6 / 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)

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 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

608 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 44 fatalities, 959 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 15, 1968 EF5 87 km 13
Oct 14, 1966 EF5 80 km 6
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 15 km 1
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 34 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 8 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 26 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 33 km 6
May 5, 1965 EF4 59 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 89 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 98 km 0
Sep 1, 1961 EF4 90 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 49 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 88 km 2
Jun 12, 2013 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 22 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 99 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 68 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.0 in

Emmons has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.7").

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