Kandiyohi, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Meeker County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
459 Population 1,177/sq mi density
$73,571 Median Income $39,006 per capita
$158,300 Home Value $266,472 Zillow
$818 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$73,571 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,300 home value, $818/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Kandiyohi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 46.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,221 ft (372 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,177/sq mi
Coordinates45.1315°N, 94.9328°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMeeker County County
Nearest AirportSt Cloud Regional (STC)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 46.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.79"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.2 / 100
Community Resilience94.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively 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: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 122 km
Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 16 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 128 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

455 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 345 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 63 km 1
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 52 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 18 km 0
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 57 km 0
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 71 km 1
May 6, 1965 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 18, 1964 EF3 70 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 51 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 30 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 45 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 14, 2009 EF2 50 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF2 58 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 11, 2001 EF2 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 4 (5,887 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 UNIT 4 5,887 99 km
2009 BU9 4,112 100 km
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 85 km
1998 UNITS 23 A 1,268 98 km
1996 CARPENTER 1,207 99 km
1992 UNITS 68 1,142 99 km
1993 UNIT 2 1,095 98 km
2010 WALDEN 717 76 km
2000 SVOR 661 50 km
1999 UNIT 6 628 100 km
1988 SANTIAGO 611 97 km
2000 ASHLEY N 588 64 km
1992 POOL 2 581 100 km
1994 ARTICHOKE 556 95 km
2002 ARTICHOKE 548 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.4 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in

Kandiyohi has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 12°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (0.7").

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