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McGregor, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Aitkin County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
431 Population 201/sq mi density
$28,750 Median Income $20,447 per capita
$115,500 Home Value $261,472 Zillow
$678 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$28,750 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$115,500 home value, $678/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
McGregor has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,225 ft (373 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density201/sq mi
Coordinates46.6104°N, 93.2995°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAitkin County County
Nearest AirportBrainerd Lakes Regional (BRD)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.9 / 100
Community Resilience98.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

119 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 116 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1969 EF4 73 km 12
Jun 11, 1966 EF4 82 km 0
Sep 18, 1997 EF3 83 km 1
Jul 5, 1991 EF3 82 km 0
Aug 26, 1977 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 25, 1973 EF3 61 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 34 km 1
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 30, 1968 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 74 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 53 km 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF2 51 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF2 75 km 0
Sep 18, 1997 EF2 55 km 0
Oct 26, 1996 EF2 45 km 0
Jul 5, 1991 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 3, 1985 EF2 53 km 0
Sep 8, 1977 EF2 31 km 0
Jun 7, 1977 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 7, 1970 EF2 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (9,055 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 9,055 96 km
2009 CENTER TANK RANGE 6,131 98 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,475 99 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,642 69 km
2018 BOY RIVER 3,546 94 km
2003 UNNAMED 2,998 5 km
2009 HENDRICKSON IMPACT AREA 2,757 92 km
2015 TAMARACK 2,745 8 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,512 4 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,486 24 km
1988 UNNAMED 2,243 93 km
2024 RX-86_FY23 2,187 98 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,963 28 km
2010 BOY RIVER - CORE 2010 1,872 90 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,835 84 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,799 28 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,777 90 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,760 25 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,589 44 km
2004 SOUTH MAIN ROAD 1,384 10 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 13°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.4 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 1.4 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.8 in

McGregor has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 9°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.6").

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