Genola, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Benton County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
64 Population 206/sq mi density
$90,833 Median Income $35,172 per capita
$184,600 Home Value $246,455 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$90,833 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Genola 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 27.2 inches. The area receives 52.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,159 ft (353 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density206/sq mi
Coordinates45.9655°N, 94.1128°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBenton County County
Nearest AirportSt Cloud Regional (STC)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 52.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.34"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.66"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.5 / 100
Community Resilience94.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 128 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

299 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 205 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 96 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF4 91 km 12
Jun 11, 1966 EF4 77 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF3 97 km 0
Sep 18, 1997 EF3 13 km 1
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 5, 1991 EF3 59 km 0
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 49 km 1
Aug 26, 1977 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 25, 1973 EF3 49 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 30, 1968 EF3 85 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 81 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 65 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 73 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF2 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (9,055 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 9,055 38 km
2009 CENTER TANK RANGE 6,131 35 km
2002 UNIT 4 5,887 57 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 64 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 59 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,475 35 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 60 km
2009 BU9 4,112 57 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 65 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,642 29 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 65 km
2009 BU11 3,242 60 km
2003 UNNAMED 2,998 91 km
1997 BIG 2,987 62 km
2009 HENDRICKSON IMPACT AREA 2,757 40 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 64 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 59 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,512 92 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 65 km
1988 UNNAMED 2,243 27 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.3 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.9 in

Genola has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 14°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.7").

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