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Marietta, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Grant County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
172 Population 465/sq mi density
$34,167 Median Income $20,310 per capita
$62,500 Home Value $155,677 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$34,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Marietta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches. The area receives 46.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,117 ft (340 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density465/sq mi
Coordinates45.0105°N, 96.4189°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrant County County
Nearest AirportWatertown Regional (ATY)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.6"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 46.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience78.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively 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 Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 74 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 93 km
Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 112 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

421 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 73 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 60 km 1
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 62 km 1
May 30, 2022 EF3 40 km 0
May 17, 1996 EF3 23 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 52 km 0
Jul 18, 1983 EF3 60 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 49 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 59 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 58 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 27 km 0
Jul 1, 2011 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 14, 2009 EF2 85 km 0
Sep 23, 2004 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 11, 2001 EF2 72 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF2 64 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF2 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOUISBURGRADE (6,487 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 LOUISBURGRADE 6,487 27 km
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 36 km
2004 FISH FIRE 1,799 25 km
2005 GRAND MEWS 1,245 26 km
1998 LEE 1,137 25 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,115 26 km
2003 ANDERSON 1,082 25 km
1998 ANDREASEN 1,001 26 km
1992 SPRING LK 1,001 83 km
1990 ANDERSON 988 26 km
2007 ANDERSON 797 24 km
2006 ANDERSON 764 26 km
1986 ANDERSON 746 24 km
2000 FISH 720 26 km
2010 WALDEN 717 80 km
2007 LEE 689 25 km
2000 SVOR 661 84 km
2006 MOSQUITO RANCH 656 72 km
2003 LEE 560 25 km
1994 ARTICHOKE 556 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.6 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.5 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 1.2 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.5 in Driest

Marietta has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 12°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and December the driest (0.5").

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