Minnesota City, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Buffalo County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
152 Population 608/sq mi density
$62,250 Median Income $33,849 per capita
$167,800 Home Value $310,105 Zillow
$795 Median Rent 15.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$62,250 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$167,800 home value, $795/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Minnesota City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. The area receives 37.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation687 ft (209 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density608/sq mi
Coordinates44.0923°N, 91.7500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBuffalo County County
Nearest AirportLa Crosse Regional (LSE)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.4"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 37.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.9 / 100
Community Resilience46.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

358 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 241 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 58 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 96 km 3
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 84 km 4
May 10, 1953 EF4 89 km 2
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 86 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 54 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 67 km 2
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 84 km 1
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 63 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF3 69 km 0
May 26, 1959 EF3 28 km 0
Sep 12, 1951 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF2 95 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 88 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 92 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF2 46 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF2 95 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAVER CUTOFF (982 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 20 km
2024 RX-UPPER SEVENTEEN 520 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 1.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 1.2 in

Minnesota City has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.0").

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