Ivanhoe, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lincoln County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
627 Population 965/sq mi density
$54,583 Median Income $31,273 per capita
$65,500 Home Value $222,093 Zillow
$550 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$54,583 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,500 home value, $550/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Ivanhoe 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 29.9 inches. The area receives 42.0 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

Elevation1,684 ft (513 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density965/sq mi
Coordinates44.4643°N, 96.2517°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 42.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.03"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

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

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.1 on Feb 9, 1994.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 135 km
Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

423 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 14 fatalities, 304 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 76 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 52 km 9
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 67 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 81 km 1
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 99 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 64 km 0
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 5 km 1
May 30, 2022 EF3 59 km 0
May 17, 1996 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 64 km 0
Jul 18, 1983 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 15, 1970 EF3 66 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 84 km
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 78 km
2004 FISH FIRE 1,799 84 km
2005 GRAND MEWS 1,245 87 km
1998 LEE 1,137 86 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,115 87 km
2003 ANDERSON 1,082 84 km
1998 ANDREASEN 1,001 86 km
1990 ANDERSON 988 87 km
2007 ANDERSON 797 84 km
2006 ANDERSON 764 87 km
1986 ANDERSON 746 84 km
2000 FISH 720 86 km
2007 LEE 689 86 km
2003 LEE 560 86 km
1994 ARTICHOKE 556 98 km
2002 ARTICHOKE 548 98 km
1993 LEE 516 86 km
1995 ANDREASON 507 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.8 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.9 in

Ivanhoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 12°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.7").

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