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Milroy, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lyon County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
213 Population 819/sq mi density
$61,875 Median Income $39,065 per capita
$103,100 Home Value $181,264 Zillow
$550 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$61,875 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,100 home value, $550/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Milroy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. The area receives 43.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,108 ft (338 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density819/sq mi
Coordinates44.4178°N, 95.5536°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLyon County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 43.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0468 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience77.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
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 78 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

428 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 14 fatalities, 294 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 78 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 32 km 9
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 54 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 52 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 59 km 0
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 52 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 80 km 0
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 16 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 41 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 21 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 72 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 1, 2011 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF2 72 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 25, 2000 EF2 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE (2,067 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
June 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in

Milroy has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 14°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.7").

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