Mabel, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Winneshiek County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
832 Population 1,733/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $30,398 per capita
$124,600 Home Value $219,193 Zillow
$792 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,600 home value, $792/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Mabel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 46.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,118 ft (341 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,733/sq mi
Coordinates43.5198°N, 91.7681°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWinneshiek County County
Nearest AirportLa Crosse Regional (LSE)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 46.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.14"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.00"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.2 / 100
Community Resilience91.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

403 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 10 fatalities, 342 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 15, 1968 EF5 95 km 5
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 64 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 89 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 74 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 52 km 2
Aug 7, 2021 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 65 km 0
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 46 km 0
May 30, 1985 EF3 77 km 2
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 24, 1971 EF3 50 km 1
May 5, 1965 EF3 20 km 0
Sep 3, 1964 EF3 99 km 0
May 26, 1959 EF3 60 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF2 72 km 0
Sep 4, 2012 EF2 92 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF2 60 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF2 35 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF2 81 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 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.0 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
April 44°F (6°C) 3.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 6.1 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.9 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.4 in

Mabel has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 14°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (1.0").

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