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Halstad, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Norman County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
589 Population 1,636/sq mi density
$67,857 Median Income $34,481 per capita
$114,800 Home Value $166,270 Zillow
$690 Median Rent 19.6% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
202 Violent Crime/100K 860 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$67,857 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,800 home value, $690/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
202 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Halstad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.0°F
26% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation874 ft (266 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,636/sq mi
Coordinates47.3511°N, 96.8257°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNorman County County
Nearest AirportHector International (FAR)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.5 / 100
Community Resilience54.3 / 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 Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

490 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 20 fatalities, 224 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 64 km 10
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 41 km 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF4 72 km 1
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 54 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 96 km 2
Aug 27, 2016 EF3 26 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 58 km 1
Aug 26, 2007 EF3 95 km 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 19 km 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF3 85 km 0
Aug 11, 1958 EF3 67 km 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 50 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 24, 2023 EF2 68 km 0
Aug 9, 2021 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 8, 2019 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 29, 2018 EF2 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OXCART (12,538 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 OXCART 12,538 60 km
2003 ROTHSAY 3,015 98 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,420 56 km
2024 4 SQUARE MILE RX 2,320 60 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,092 57 km
2010 NELSON PRAIRIE MIDDLE WPA 1,779 67 km
2009 DOWNING 1,506 68 km
2020 GRAVEL PIT 1,468 56 km
2012 SPRING CREEK 1,413 71 km
2010 BEJOU WMA 1,270 63 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,270 54 km
2007 FLICKERTAIL 1,239 47 km
2011 NEAL WMA 1,213 42 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,153 63 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 84 km
1996 P CHICKEN 1,121 94 km
2006 FULLERS LAKE 06 1,109 59 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,026 71 km
1999 HELLIKSEN 993 64 km
2010 UNNAMED 931 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in

Halstad has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 6°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.6").

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