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Federal Dam, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Hubbard County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
147 Population 67/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $27,039 per capita
$141,700 Home Value $246,574 Zillow
$1,125 Median Rent 36.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,700 home value, $1,125/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Federal Dam has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches. The area receives 48.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average40.7°F
25% below US avg
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,306 ft (398 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates47.2402°N, 94.2120°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHubbard County County
Nearest AirportBemidji Regional (BJI)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.6"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 48.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.9 / 100
Community Resilience51.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

140 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 111 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1969 EF4 51 km 12
Jun 11, 1966 EF4 69 km 0
Jun 6, 2008 EF3 68 km 0
Jul 5, 1991 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 25, 1973 EF3 94 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 70 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 99 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 69 km 1
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 61 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF2 91 km 0
Jun 6, 2008 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF2 99 km 0
Oct 26, 1996 EF2 100 km 0
Oct 26, 1996 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 5, 1991 EF2 17 km 0
Aug 5, 1981 EF2 93 km 0
Sep 8, 1977 EF2 68 km 0
Jun 7, 1977 EF2 71 km 0
Sep 1, 1973 EF2 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BOY RIVER (3,546 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 BOY RIVER 3,546 6 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,181 87 km
2015 TAMARACK 2,745 99 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,486 75 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,986 99 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,963 71 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,909 100 km
2010 BOY RIVER - CORE 2010 1,872 9 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,835 15 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,799 72 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,777 10 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,775 84 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,760 74 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,637 85 km
2004 BLACKDUCK RIVER 1,620 86 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,589 79 km
2012 JEEP FIRE 1,437 89 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,341 75 km
1997 UNNAMED 1,306 74 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,249 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-14°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.1 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
July 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.8 in

Federal Dam has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 8°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.5").

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