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Hayward, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Freeborn County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
219
Population
359/sq mi density
$53,750
Median Income
$38,498 per capita
$109,600
Home Value
$210,189 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
163
Violent Crime/100K
2,232 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
163 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Hayward has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The area receives 39.5 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 | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,249 ft (381 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 359/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6499°N, 93.2460°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Freeborn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Owatonna Degner Regional (OWA) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| 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) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in |
Hayward has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.7").