Mapleton, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Faribault County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,745 Population 1,274/sq mi density
$82,031 Median Income $32,879 per capita
$176,400 Home Value $253,499 Zillow
$772 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
93 Violent Crime/100K 233 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$82,031 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,400 home value, $772/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
93 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Mapleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 46.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,038 ft (316 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density1,274/sq mi
Coordinates43.9271°N, 93.9553°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFaribault County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 46.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.0 / 100
Community Resilience87.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 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 M3.1 145 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

553 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 639 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 47 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 38 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 58 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 94 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 96 km 3
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 67 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 46 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 43 km 1
Jun 18, 1994 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 56 km 0
May 17, 1982 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF3 79 km 2
May 28, 1974 EF3 89 km 0
Jul 12, 1971 EF3 100 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 46 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 74 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 28 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.9 in
March 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
June 71°F (21°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 1.1 in

Mapleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.8").

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