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Kerkhoven, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Kandiyohi County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
826
Population
983/sq mi density
$73,750
Median Income
$31,756 per capita
$155,600
Home Value
$196,663 Zillow
$803
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
274
Violent Crime/100K
2,803 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,600 home value, $803/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
274 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Kerkhoven has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,116 ft (340 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 983/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1914°N, 95.3183°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kandiyohi County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in |
Kerkhoven has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 11°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.7").