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Hardwick, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Rock County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
199
Population
113/sq mi density
$37,917
Median Income
$20,866 per capita
$75,000
Home Value
$191,120 Zillow
$646
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
144
Violent Crime/100K
1,770 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$37,917 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, $646/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Hardwick has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. The area receives 39.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,587 ft (484 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7742°N, 96.1975°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joe Foss Field (FSD) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| 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 | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in |
Hardwick has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").