Fairmont, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Martin County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
10,348
Population
690/sq mi density
$59,228
Median Income
$39,233 per capita
$168,800
Home Value
$170,959 Zillow
$717
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
295
Violent Crime/100K
1,396 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$59,228 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,800 home value, $717/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
295 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairmont experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 39.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,208 ft (368 m) |
| Area | 16.9 sq mi (43.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 690/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6448°N, 94.4640°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Martin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in |
Fairmont has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 15°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.9").