Le Roy, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Howard County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
790 Population 1,113/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $30,687 per capita
$106,400 Home Value $213,279 Zillow
$655 Median Rent 39.9% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,400 home value, $655/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Le Roy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 50.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,278 ft (390 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density1,113/sq mi
Coordinates43.5133°N, 92.5078°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHoward County County
Nearest AirportRochester International (RST)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 50.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience75.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very 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 M2.8 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

518 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 36 fatalities, 721 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 15, 1968 EF5 96 km 13
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 92 km 1
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 32 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 54 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 59 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 75 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 87 km 6
May 5, 1965 EF4 36 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 51 km 0
Sep 1, 1961 EF4 91 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 96 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 11 km 2
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 13 km 0
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 70 km 0
May 17, 1982 EF3 63 km 0
May 28, 1974 EF3 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAVER CUTOFF (982 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 5.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 5.7 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.3 in

Le Roy has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 13°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (0.9").

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