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Midway, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mahnomen County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
35 Population 19/sq mi density
$40,000 Median Income $13,560 per capita
$763 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
123 Violent Crime/100K 3,709 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$40,000 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Midway has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.9°F
26% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,344 ft (410 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates47.3159°N, 95.7794°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMahnomen County County
Nearest AirportBemidji Regional (BJI)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
31% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

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)

Earthquake History

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

Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

343 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 83 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 87 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 47 km 1
Jun 6, 2008 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 97 km 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 24, 2023 EF2 14 km 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF2 51 km 0
Jun 8, 2019 EF2 38 km 0
Jun 29, 2018 EF2 32 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 56 km 0
Aug 28, 2016 EF2 52 km 0
Sep 4, 2014 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 21, 2014 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 22, 2013 EF2 10 km 0
May 30, 2011 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 11, 2008 EF2 4 km 0
Jun 6, 2008 EF2 82 km 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF2 99 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 90 km
2003 REINER 36 67,641 84 km
1989 UNNAMED 66,422 87 km
1990 UNNAMED 43,533 98 km
1991 UNNAMED 37,840 73 km
1990 UNNAMED 32,693 76 km
1987 SANDY LAKE 26,617 73 km
1998 RL3 14,882 92 km
2018 2018 HIGHWAY 1 RXB 13,170 93 km
2021 OXCART 12,538 59 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,690 75 km
1990 UNNAMED 8,025 95 km
2016 2016 HIGHWAY 1 RXB 7,744 95 km
2021 RL 005 UNIT 8 AND 9 6,352 77 km
2003 HICKORY ONE 6,152 74 km
2007 HWYONEBURN 6,124 95 km
2002 RED LAKE 468 6,076 69 km
2021 RL 203 GOODS 5,555 72 km
2012 HWY 1 2012 5,491 96 km
2000 RL205 5,239 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 1.1 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
October 44°F (6°C) 2.3 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 1.0 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 0.7 in

Midway has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 6°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.6").

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