Fulda, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Nobles County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,348 Population 1,335/sq mi density
$68,056 Median Income $33,770 per capita
$155,100 Home Value $184,429 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
151 Violent Crime/100K 530 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,056 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,100 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
151 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Fulda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The area receives 45.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,518 ft (463 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density1,335/sq mi
Coordinates43.8674°N, 95.6055°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNobles County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"
20% below US avg
Snowfall 45.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.0 / 100
Community Resilience40.5 / 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 Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 135 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 133 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

494 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 14 fatalities, 308 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 34 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 36 km 9
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 55 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 11 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 25 km 0
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 83 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 71 km 0
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 40 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 31 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 40 km 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 10, 1977 EF3 98 km 0
Oct 1, 1971 EF3 94 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 60 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 60 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 19, 1954 EF3 99 km 0
Aug 18, 2017 EF2 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEWEYS PASTURE (641 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 DEWEYS PASTURE 641 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.5 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.9 in

Fulda has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.7").

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