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Heidelberg, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Le Sueur County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
221 Population 425/sq mi density
$111,563 Median Income $34,824 per capita
$293,800 Home Value $311,296 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
102 Violent Crime/100K 1,666 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$111,563 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$293,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
102 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Heidelberg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 37.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,052 ft (321 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density425/sq mi
Coordinates44.4931°N, 93.6264°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLe Sueur County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 37.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience96.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
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 M3.1 122 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

567 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 46 fatalities, 1,187 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 84 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 78 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 40 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 33 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 58 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 66 km 3
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 73 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 88 km 0
May 25, 2008 EF3 89 km 1
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 57 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 32 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 49 km 1
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 76 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 72 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 66 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,904 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 95 km
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 45 km
2004 EAGAN 925 51 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 21 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 73 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 26 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 1.0 in

Heidelberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.7").

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