Hammond, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wabasha County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
125 Population 781/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $38,673 per capita
$139,600 Home Value $389,822 Zillow
$845 Median Rent 21.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,600 home value, $845/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Hammond 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. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 48.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation810 ft (247 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density781/sq mi
Coordinates44.2227°N, 92.3737°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWabasha County County
Nearest AirportRochester International (RST)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 48.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.00"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.1 / 100
Community Resilience89.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
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 M2.8 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

473 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 40 fatalities, 413 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 75 km 21
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 29 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 86 km 2
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 93 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 58 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 89 km 2
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 97 km 1
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 96 km 1
May 5, 1965 EF3 85 km 0
May 26, 1959 EF3 80 km 0
Sep 12, 1951 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF2 79 km 0
Sep 20, 2018 EF2 86 km 0
Sep 20, 2018 EF2 78 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF2 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 86 km
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 32 km
2004 EAGAN 925 95 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 83 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.1 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 2.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.3 in

Hammond has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.0").

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