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Herman, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Grant County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
428 Population 386/sq mi density
$72,917 Median Income $44,066 per capita
$102,100 Home Value $207,038 Zillow
$545 Median Rent 21.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
206 Violent Crime/100K 1,963 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$72,917 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,100 home value, $545/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
206 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Herman has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. The area receives 42.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average11°F (-11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,073 ft (327 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density386/sq mi
Coordinates45.8105°N, 96.1414°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrant County County
Nearest AirportWatertown Regional (ATY)
79 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 42.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience92.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 19 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 56 km
Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 127 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

437 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 113 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 8, 2020 EF4 35 km 1
Aug 7, 2010 EF4 50 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 100 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 63 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF3 74 km 0
May 17, 1996 EF3 78 km 0
May 10, 1982 EF3 35 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 18, 1964 EF3 56 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 44 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 90 km 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF3 69 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 59 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 13 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 17 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 36 km 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF2 12 km 0
Jul 8, 2020 EF2 73 km 0
Sep 4, 2014 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 14, 2009 EF2 72 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 ROTHSAY 3,015 81 km
2024 DORAN WMA 2,455 39 km
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 75 km
2004 FISH FIRE 1,799 67 km
2003 DANIELSON 1,682 79 km
2005 GRAND MEWS 1,245 65 km
1998 LEE 1,137 67 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,128 72 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,115 66 km
2003 ANDERSON 1,082 67 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,060 72 km
2021 HARTLEBEN WPA 1,002 71 km
1998 ANDREASEN 1,001 66 km
1990 ANDERSON 988 65 km
1992 MEADOWS 922 77 km
2007 ANDERSON 797 67 km
2006 ANDERSON 764 65 km
1986 ANDERSON 746 67 km
2000 FISH 720 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-11°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.6 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 1.0 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 0.6 in Driest

Herman has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 11°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and December the driest (0.6").

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