Emmons, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Freeborn County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
320 Population 376/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $33,850 per capita
$96,700 Home Value $188,539 Zillow
$740 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
45°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
$57,500 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,700 home value, $740/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 38.1 inches of snow annually.

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)

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 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 38.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.07"

Air Quality

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) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-8°C) 1.1 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 2.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
May 58°F (15°C) 5.1 in
June 69°F (20°C) 5.7 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.4 in

Emmons 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").

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