Geneva, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Freeborn County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
329 Population 700/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $43,257 per capita
$166,100 Home Value $216,858 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,100 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Geneva 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. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 39.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,217 ft (371 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density700/sq mi
Coordinates43.8195°N, 93.2726°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFreeborn County County
Nearest AirportOwatonna Degner Regional (OWA)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 39.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.68"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.9 / 100
Community Resilience89.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

608 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 346 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 40 km 1
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 42 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 31 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 58 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 20 km 6
May 5, 1965 EF4 70 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 68 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 81 km 2
May 10, 1953 EF4 86 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 12 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 8 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 18 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 94 km 1
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 88 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 18, 1994 EF3 85 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 18 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 35 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 70 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-8°C) 1.2 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 58°F (15°C) 5.0 in
June 69°F (20°C) 5.7 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.4 in

Geneva has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.1").

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