Hanska, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Brown County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
391 Population 1,564/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $32,776 per capita
$88,300 Home Value $130,111 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,300 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Hanska experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. The area receives 38.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,019 ft (311 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,564/sq mi
Coordinates44.1487°N, 94.4945°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBrown County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 38.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability11.4 / 100
Community Resilience98.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very 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 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

510 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 604 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 94 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 86 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 87 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 92 km 3
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 82 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 99 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 22 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 33 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 30 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF3 91 km 2
May 6, 1965 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 21, 1953 EF3 98 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 89 km 0
Sep 20, 2018 EF2 84 km 0
Sep 20, 2018 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF2 40 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 84 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 95 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 22 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.9 in
March 33°F (0°C) 1.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
June 69°F (20°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.9 in

Hanska has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.7").

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