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Madelia, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Blue Earth County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,380 Population 1,576/sq mi density
$77,500 Median Income $33,875 per capita
$158,300 Home Value $185,020 Zillow
$795 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
132 Violent Crime/100K 927 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$77,500 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,300 home value, $795/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Madelia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,005 ft (306 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density1,576/sq mi
Coordinates44.0482°N, 94.4199°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBlue Earth County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.5 / 100
Community Resilience97.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively 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: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 115 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 37 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

514 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 26 fatalities, 685 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 82 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 90 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 77 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 96 km 5
May 6, 1965 EF4 97 km 3
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 93 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 89 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 27 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 29 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 33 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF3 90 km 2
Jun 10, 1977 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF3 79 km 2
May 6, 1965 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 21, 1953 EF3 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 79 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 95 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 12 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.7 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in

Madelia has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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