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Good Thunder, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Blue Earth County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
423
Population
671/sq mi density
$71,818
Median Income
$41,899 per capita
$169,900
Home Value
$311,731 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
114
Violent Crime/100K
1,028 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,818 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Good Thunder has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 38.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,005 ft (306 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 671/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0067°N, 94.0703°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Blue Earth County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in |
Good Thunder has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.6").