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Jeffers, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Cottonwood County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
355 Population 910/sq mi density
$47,955 Median Income $26,896 per capita
$85,200 Home Value $90,091 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
285 Violent Crime/100K 1,206 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$47,955 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,200 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Jeffers has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. The area receives 46.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,480 ft (451 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density910/sq mi
Coordinates44.0559°N, 95.1954°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCottonwood County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 46.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.9 / 100
Community Resilience72.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 106 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 96 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

459 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 17 fatalities, 359 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 72 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 46 km 9
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 92 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 29 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 58 km 0
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 93 km 1
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 78 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 42 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 86 km 1
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 10, 1977 EF3 98 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 77 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 21, 1953 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEWEYS PASTURE (641 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 DEWEYS PASTURE 641 99 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.8 in

Jeffers has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.6").

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