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Hanley Falls, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Yellow Medicine County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
288
Population
1,152/sq mi density
$57,917
Median Income
$36,498 per capita
$76,700
Home Value
$136,922 Zillow
$628
Median Rent
19.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
72
Violent Crime/100K
1,760 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,917 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,700 home value, $628/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
72 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hanley Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. The area receives 51.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,048 ft (319 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,152/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6918°N, 95.6194°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Yellow Medicine County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Hanley Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and December the driest (0.8").