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Greenfield, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Hennepin County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,897 Population 142/sq mi density
$147,184 Median Income $60,407 per capita
$524,300 Home Value $573,479 Zillow
$1,083 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
36 Violent Crime/100K 1,136 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$147,184 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$524,300 home value, $1,083/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
36 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Greenfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,002 ft (305 m)
Area21.5 sq mi (55.7 km²)
Population Density142/sq mi
Coordinates45.0941°N, 93.6908°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHennepin County County
Nearest AirportMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0419 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)16.9 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.78 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.45 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.3 / 100
Community Resilience98.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very High
Landslide Relatively 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: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 103 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

489 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 38 fatalities, 1,155 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 32 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 33 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 28 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 30 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 35 km 3
May 21, 1957 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 59 km 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 51 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 98 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 87 km 0
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 26 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 43 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 96 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 18 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 37 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 45 km 1
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 64 km 1
May 6, 1965 EF3 60 km 0
May 24, 1958 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 23, 1952 EF3 91 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 4 (5,887 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 UNIT 4 5,887 46 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 42 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 47 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 46 km
2009 BU9 4,112 47 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 41 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 41 km
2009 BU11 3,242 44 km
1997 BIG 2,987 43 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 49 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 41 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 45 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 40 km
1988 UNNAMED 2,243 85 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 40 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 41 km
2006 UNIT 4 1,732 48 km
2009 UNIT 23 24 26 1,644 43 km
1995 ANTLER 1,603 40 km
2004 WUI UNIT 16 1,592 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 0.9 in

Greenfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").

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