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Harding, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Morrison County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
138 Population 45/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $29,739 per capita
$159,700 Home Value $246,455 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
669 Violent Crime/100K 4,866 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
669 violent crimes/100K (76% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Harding has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches. The area receives 52.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,267 ft (386 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates46.1191°N, 94.0368°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMorrison County County
Nearest AirportBrainerd Lakes Regional (BRD)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 52.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.0 / 100
Community Resilience93.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
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: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 145 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

255 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 203 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 94 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF4 75 km 12
Jun 11, 1966 EF4 62 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF3 100 km 0
Sep 18, 1997 EF3 6 km 1
Jul 5, 1991 EF3 46 km 0
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 67 km 1
Aug 26, 1977 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 25, 1973 EF3 31 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 85 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 98 km 1
Jun 30, 1968 EF3 75 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 66 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 70 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF2 37 km 0
Jul 12, 2015 EF2 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (9,055 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 9,055 32 km
2009 CENTER TANK RANGE 6,131 31 km
2002 UNIT 4 5,887 71 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 77 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 72 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,475 32 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 72 km
2009 BU9 4,112 70 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 78 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,642 10 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 78 km
2009 BU11 3,242 74 km
2003 UNNAMED 2,998 75 km
1997 BIG 2,987 75 km
2009 HENDRICKSON IMPACT AREA 2,757 32 km
2015 TAMARACK 2,745 86 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 77 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 72 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,512 76 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,486 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 15°F (-9°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 28°F (-3°C) 1.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.8 in

Harding has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 14°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.6").

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