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Hayfield, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mower County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,382 Population 1,106/sq mi density
$69,688 Median Income $32,928 per capita
$173,000 Home Value $308,518 Zillow
$933 Median Rent 36.7% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
66 Violent Crime/100K 1,104 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,688 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,000 home value, $933/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Hayfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. The area receives 43.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,320 ft (402 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density1,106/sq mi
Coordinates43.8903°N, 92.8470°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMower County County
Nearest AirportRochester International (RST)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 43.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.7 / 100
Community Resilience83.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very 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 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

576 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 313 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 73 km 1
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 55 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 71 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 55 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 59 km 5
May 5, 1965 EF4 68 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 33 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 61 km 2
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 35 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 23 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 60 km 0
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 81 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 47 km 0
May 17, 1982 EF3 49 km 0
May 28, 1974 EF3 69 km 0
Jul 12, 1971 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 54 km
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 75 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 19°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.1 in

Hayfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.8").

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