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Excelsior, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carver County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,359 Population 3,744/sq mi density
$108,611 Median Income $88,475 per capita
$839,500 Home Value $818,921 Zillow
$1,125 Median Rent 20.7% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$108,611 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$839,500 home value, $1,125/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Excelsior 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 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 54.7 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 Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation950 ft (290 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density3,744/sq mi
Coordinates44.9027°N, 93.5664°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCarver County County
Nearest AirportMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 54.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience99.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively 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 M3.1 113 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

542 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,238 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 97 km 21
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 40 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 7 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 17 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 27 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 20 km 3
May 21, 1957 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 63 km 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 51 km 1
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 90 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 84 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 71 km 0
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 54 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 76 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 28 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 30 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 25 km 1
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 87 km 1
May 6, 1965 EF3 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 4 (5,887 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 UNIT 4 5,887 69 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 64 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 69 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 69 km
2009 BU9 4,112 70 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 63 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 63 km
2009 BU11 3,242 66 km
1997 BIG 2,987 65 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 54 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 63 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 68 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 62 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 62 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 63 km
2006 UNIT 4 1,732 70 km
2009 UNIT 23 24 26 1,644 65 km
1995 ANTLER 1,603 62 km
2004 WUI UNIT 16 1,592 70 km
1995 UNIT 16 1,570 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.9 in

Excelsior has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.7").

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