Jeffers, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Cottonwood County County
2.8
/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
47°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$47,955 median income, 17.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,200 home value, $675/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Jeffers experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 43.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,480 ft (451 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 910/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0559°N, 95.1954°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cottonwood County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.5 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in |
Jeffers has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (0.8").