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Kenyon, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Goodhue County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,811 Population 784/sq mi density
$74,643 Median Income $32,991 per capita
$184,500 Home Value $294,132 Zillow
$854 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
72 Violent Crime/100K 1,323 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$74,643 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,500 home value, $854/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
72 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Kenyon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 43.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,151 ft (351 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density784/sq mi
Coordinates44.2726°N, 92.9864°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGoodhue County County
Nearest AirportOwatonna Degner Regional (OWA)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 43.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0459 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience99.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

564 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 69 fatalities, 1,287 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 87 km 21
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 94 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 86 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 68 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 77 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 83 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 85 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 87 km 3
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 55 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 47 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 94 km 1
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 39 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 85 km 1
May 17, 1982 EF3 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 40 km
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 81 km
2004 EAGAN 925 66 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 36 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 71 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 71°F (21°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.1 in

Kenyon has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").

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