Holt, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Marshall County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
75 Population 75/sq mi density
$47,143 Median Income $31,464 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $184,400 Zillow
38°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$47,143 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Holt has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches. The area receives 49.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average37.7°F
30% below US avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,153 ft (351 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates48.2929°N, 96.1945°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarshall County County
Nearest AirportThief River Falls Regional (TVF)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below US avg
Snowfall 49.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.88"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score23.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.0 / 100
Community Resilience93.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

305 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 30 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 73 km 1
Aug 5, 2006 EF3 93 km 0
May 19, 2004 EF3 95 km 0
Aug 11, 1958 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 8, 2019 EF2 88 km 0
Jun 29, 2018 EF2 84 km 0
Aug 28, 2016 EF2 90 km 0
Sep 19, 2014 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 21, 2014 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF2 93 km 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF2 86 km 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 75 km 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 63 km 0
May 21, 2005 EF2 57 km 0
Jul 14, 1999 EF2 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (131,401 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 131,401 59 km
2003 REINER 36 67,641 63 km
1989 UNNAMED 66,422 60 km
1990 UNNAMED 43,533 56 km
1991 UNNAMED 37,840 69 km
1990 UNNAMED 32,693 67 km
2011 JUNEBERRY 3 29,455 69 km
1987 SANDY LAKE 26,617 65 km
1990 UNNAMED 26,345 23 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,647 78 km
1988 UNNAMED 22,262 68 km
2007 UNNAMED 21,954 67 km
1988 UNNAMED 17,778 67 km
2003 CARIBOU 16,184 83 km
1998 RL3 14,882 63 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,432 76 km
2018 2018 HIGHWAY 1 RXB 13,170 63 km
2021 OXCART 12,538 63 km
1988 UNNAMED 11,927 81 km
2003 UNNAMED 11,544 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 1.2 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
June 62°F (16°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 65°F (19°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
October 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
November 26°F (-4°C) 1.0 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.9 in

Holt has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 5°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.6").

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