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McIntosh, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mahnomen County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
836 Population 836/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $22,705 per capita
$100,700 Home Value $193,917 Zillow
$563 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
252 Violent Crime/100K 3,455 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,700 home value, $563/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
252 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher
McIntosh has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average38.8°F
28% below US avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,235 ft (376 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density836/sq mi
Coordinates47.6374°N, 95.8870°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMahnomen County County
Nearest AirportThief River Falls Regional (TVF)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.6"
30% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.4 / 100
Community Resilience45.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

306 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 62 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 27, 2016 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 22 km 1
Jun 6, 2008 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 24, 2023 EF2 43 km 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF2 88 km 0
Jun 8, 2019 EF2 29 km 0
Jun 29, 2018 EF2 14 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 66 km 0
Aug 28, 2016 EF2 42 km 0
Jul 21, 2014 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 22, 2013 EF2 38 km 0
Jul 11, 2008 EF2 38 km 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF2 81 km 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 67 km 0
May 21, 2005 EF2 61 km 0
Jun 5, 1996 EF2 78 km 0
Aug 25, 1983 EF2 48 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (131,401 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 131,401 60 km
2003 REINER 36 67,641 56 km
1989 UNNAMED 66,422 57 km
1990 UNNAMED 43,533 67 km
1991 UNNAMED 37,840 46 km
1990 UNNAMED 32,693 49 km
1987 SANDY LAKE 26,617 45 km
1990 UNNAMED 26,345 75 km
1998 RL3 14,882 63 km
2018 2018 HIGHWAY 1 RXB 13,170 65 km
2021 OXCART 12,538 30 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,819 67 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,281 82 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,690 47 km
1990 UNNAMED 8,025 66 km
2016 2016 HIGHWAY 1 RXB 7,744 64 km
2021 RL 005 UNIT 8 AND 9 6,352 53 km
2003 HICKORY ONE 6,152 43 km
2007 HWYONEBURN 6,124 65 km
2002 RED LAKE 468 6,076 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 1.0 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 56°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
November 26°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.7 in

McIntosh has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 5°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (0.5").

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