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Kimball, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Meeker County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
644 Population 426/sq mi density
$69,271 Median Income $35,583 per capita
$208,200 Home Value $255,151 Zillow
$743 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$69,271 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$208,200 home value, $743/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Kimball has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,163 ft (354 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density426/sq mi
Coordinates45.3143°N, 94.3008°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMeeker County County
Nearest AirportSt Cloud Regional (STC)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

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

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 65 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 127 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

440 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 31 fatalities, 1,068 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 78 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 80 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 86 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 74 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 81 km 6
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 49 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 71 km 0
May 25, 2008 EF3 99 km 1
Sep 18, 1997 EF3 86 km 1
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 31 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 33 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 90 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 98 km 1
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 25 km 1
May 6, 1965 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 18, 1964 EF3 98 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 48 km 0
Jul 20, 1951 EF3 76 km 5
May 30, 2022 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CENTER TANK RANGE (6,131 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 CENTER TANK RANGE 6,131 98 km
2002 UNIT 4 5,887 46 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 51 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 52 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,475 98 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 51 km
2009 BU9 4,112 46 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 51 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 51 km
2009 BU11 3,242 47 km
1997 BIG 2,987 50 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 93 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 50 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 47 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 49 km
1988 UNNAMED 2,243 72 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 49 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 52 km
2009 EAST TANK RANGE 1,801 95 km
2006 UNIT 4 1,732 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.5 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.3 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 1.4 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.9 in

Kimball has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.8").

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