Gilman, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mille Lacs County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
226 Population 471/sq mi density
$68,750 Median Income $34,823 per capita
$221,100 Home Value $264,004 Zillow
$920 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$221,100 home value, $920/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Gilman has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches. The area receives 47.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,196 ft (365 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density471/sq mi
Coordinates45.7353°N, 93.9486°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMille Lacs County County
Nearest AirportSt Cloud Regional (STC)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.5"
25% below US avg
Snowfall 47.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0425 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.2 / 100
Community Resilience94.6 / 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 Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
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 M3.1 116 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

348 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 615 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 75 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 94 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 95 km 6
May 21, 1957 EF4 86 km 0
May 25, 2008 EF3 93 km 1
Sep 18, 1997 EF3 38 km 1
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 83 km 0
Jul 5, 1991 EF3 87 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 97 km 1
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 31 km 1
Aug 26, 1977 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 25, 1973 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 30, 1968 EF3 85 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 67 km 0
Jul 20, 1951 EF3 96 km 5
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 90 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 100 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 61 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 66 km
2009 CENTER TANK RANGE 6,131 63 km
2002 UNIT 4 5,887 29 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 36 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 31 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,475 63 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 31 km
2009 BU9 4,112 28 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 37 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,642 52 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 37 km
2009 BU11 3,242 32 km
1997 BIG 2,987 34 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 84 km
2009 HENDRICKSON IMPACT AREA 2,757 68 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 36 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 30 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 37 km
1988 UNNAMED 2,243 17 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 37 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.8 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.6 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in Wettest
September 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 1.4 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.9 in

Gilman has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.7").

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