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Hector, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Renville County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,111 Population 614/sq mi density
$59,762 Median Income $30,524 per capita
$124,100 Home Value $205,549 Zillow
$1,108 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$59,762 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,100 home value, $1,108/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Hector has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. The area receives 37.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,082 ft (330 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density614/sq mi
Coordinates44.7413°N, 94.7121°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRenville County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.9"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 37.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.1 / 100
Community Resilience88.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
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: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 37 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

502 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 630 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 78 km 1
May 6, 1965 EF4 76 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 31 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 50 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 63 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 67 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 76 km 0
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 68 km 0
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 96 km 1
May 6, 1965 EF3 43 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 93 km 0
Jul 20, 1951 EF3 98 km 5
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 45 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SVOR (661 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 SVOR 661 92 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 86 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 0.7 in

Hector has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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