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Hazel Run, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Yellow Medicine County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
74 Population 97/sq mi density
$76,250 Median Income $28,062 per capita
$115,600 Home Value $100,538 Zillow
$768 Median Rent 13.2% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
72 Violent Crime/100K 1,760 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 12.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,600 home value, $768/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
72 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Hazel Run has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. The area receives 51.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,046 ft (319 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates44.7484°N, 95.7165°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyYellow Medicine County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below US avg
Snowfall 51.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.9 / 100
Community Resilience88.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
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)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 112 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 146 km
Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 63 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 150 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

427 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 13 fatalities, 272 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 64 km 9
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 17 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 90 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 90 km 0
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 49 km 1
May 30, 2022 EF3 88 km 0
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 58 km 0
May 17, 1996 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 8 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 11 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 18, 1964 EF3 100 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 88 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 59 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 1, 2011 EF2 62 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF2 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOUISBURGRADE (6,487 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 LOUISBURGRADE 6,487 66 km
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 50 km
2004 FISH FIRE 1,799 70 km
2005 GRAND MEWS 1,245 74 km
1998 LEE 1,137 75 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,115 75 km
2003 ANDERSON 1,082 71 km
1998 ANDREASEN 1,001 72 km
1990 ANDERSON 988 74 km
2007 ANDERSON 797 71 km
2006 ANDERSON 764 75 km
1986 ANDERSON 746 70 km
2000 FISH 720 72 km
2010 WALDEN 717 88 km
2007 LEE 689 75 km
2000 SVOR 661 72 km
2003 LEE 560 75 km
1994 ARTICHOKE 556 72 km
2002 ARTICHOKE 548 73 km
2003 DISMAL SWAMP 518 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
June 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 0.7 in Driest

Hazel Run has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and December the driest (0.7").

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