Gaylord, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Sibley County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,074
Population
1,097/sq mi density
$60,500
Median Income
$32,543 per capita
$163,300
Home Value
$252,552 Zillow
$739
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
128
Violent Crime/100K
1,880 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$60,500 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,300 home value, $739/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
128 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Gaylord has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 50.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,097/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5558°N, 94.2132°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sibley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in |
Gaylord has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 14°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.7").