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Graceville, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Big Stone County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
586 Population 1,010/sq mi density
$51,667 Median Income $34,756 per capita
$101,700 Home Value $168,629 Zillow
$703 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
146 Violent Crime/100K 2,195 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$51,667 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,700 home value, $703/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Graceville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. The area receives 42.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average11°F (-11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,108 ft (338 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,010/sq mi
Coordinates45.5687°N, 96.4372°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBig Stone County County
Nearest AirportWatertown Regional (ATY)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 42.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.62"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.2 / 100
Community Resilience77.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 16 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 41 km
Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 129 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

427 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 92 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 8, 2020 EF4 70 km 1
Aug 7, 2010 EF4 62 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 97 km 1
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 96 km 1
May 30, 2022 EF3 91 km 0
May 17, 1996 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 99 km 0
Jul 18, 1983 EF3 94 km 0
May 10, 1982 EF3 50 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 18, 1964 EF3 76 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 55 km 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF3 69 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 49 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 83 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 50 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 89 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 51 km 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF2 47 km 0
Jul 14, 2009 EF2 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOUISBURGRADE (6,487 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 LOUISBURGRADE 6,487 42 km
2024 DORAN WMA 2,455 68 km
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 58 km
2004 FISH FIRE 1,799 40 km
2003 DANIELSON 1,682 66 km
2005 GRAND MEWS 1,245 37 km
1998 LEE 1,137 38 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,128 73 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,115 37 km
2003 ANDERSON 1,082 40 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,060 73 km
2021 HARTLEBEN WPA 1,002 71 km
1998 ANDREASEN 1,001 39 km
1992 SPRING LK 1,001 70 km
1990 ANDERSON 988 37 km
1992 MEADOWS 922 99 km
2007 ANDERSON 797 40 km
2006 ANDERSON 764 37 km
1986 ANDERSON 746 40 km
2000 FISH 720 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-11°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.6 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.7 in
September 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 47°F (9°C) 1.9 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 1.0 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.5 in Driest

Graceville has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 11°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and December the driest (0.5").

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