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Goodhue, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Goodhue County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,261 Population 1,146/sq mi density
$86,731 Median Income $30,590 per capita
$230,300 Home Value $282,144 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$86,731 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$230,300 home value, $775/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Goodhue has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 43.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,136 ft (346 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density1,146/sq mi
Coordinates44.3994°N, 92.6255°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGoodhue County County
Nearest AirportRochester International (RST)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 43.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.6%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0459 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience99.1 / 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 Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively 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 M2.8 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

498 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 64 fatalities, 1,103 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 60 km 21
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 98 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 99 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 87 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 87 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 88 km 6
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 50 km 0
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 72 km 0
May 25, 2008 EF3 93 km 1
May 15, 1998 EF3 66 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 100 km 2
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 20 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 84 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 69 km 1
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 100 km 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 92 km 0
May 24, 1958 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 72 km
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 58 km
2004 EAGAN 925 67 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 59 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 86 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 19°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
July 71°F (21°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 4.0 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.1 in

Goodhue has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").

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