Glencoe, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · McLeod County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,702
Population
1,799/sq mi density
$63,967
Median Income
$32,541 per capita
$213,100
Home Value
$258,689 Zillow
$901
Median Rent
24.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
88
Violent Crime/100K
531 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,967 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$213,100 home value, $901/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
88 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Glencoe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches. The area receives 50.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 998 ft (304 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,799/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7696°N, 94.1510°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McLeod County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.7 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 19°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in |
Glencoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.8").