Hendricks, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lincoln County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
572 Population 590/sq mi density
$45,125 Median Income $34,719 per capita
$78,100 Home Value $235,202 Zillow
$666 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$45,125 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,100 home value, $666/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Hendricks has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches. The area receives 47.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,777 ft (542 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density590/sq mi
Coordinates44.5086°N, 96.4264°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportBrookings Regional (BKX)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below US avg
Snowfall 47.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.81"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.77"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.5 / 100
Community Resilience72.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 26, 2002.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 130 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 146 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 143 km
Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

431 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 15 fatalities, 298 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 85 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 66 km 9
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 74 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 95 km 1
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 96 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 75 km 0
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 18 km 1
May 30, 2022 EF3 45 km 0
May 17, 1996 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 LOUISBURGRADE 6,487 80 km
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 78 km
2004 FISH FIRE 1,799 80 km
2005 GRAND MEWS 1,245 82 km
1998 LEE 1,137 81 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,115 81 km
2003 ANDERSON 1,082 79 km
1998 ANDREASEN 1,001 81 km
1990 ANDERSON 988 82 km
2007 ANDERSON 797 79 km
2006 ANDERSON 764 82 km
1986 ANDERSON 746 79 km
2000 FISH 720 81 km
2007 LEE 689 80 km
2003 LEE 560 81 km
1994 ARTICHOKE 556 95 km
2002 ARTICHOKE 548 95 km
1993 LEE 516 81 km
1995 ANDREASON 507 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.9 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.4 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 1.2 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.9 in

Hendricks has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 12°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.8").

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