Luverne, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Rock County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
4,907
Population
1,337/sq mi density
$66,145
Median Income
$35,860 per capita
$181,100
Home Value
$259,004 Zillow
$718
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$66,145 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,100 home value, $718/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Luverne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. The area receives 34.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,468 ft (447 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,337/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6536°N, 96.2151°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joe Foss Field (FSD) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in |
Luverne has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (0.8").