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Minnetrista, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carver County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
8,509 Population 326/sq mi density
$156,346 Median Income $68,976 per capita
$624,600 Home Value $669,566 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
29 Violent Crime/100K 722 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$156,346 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$624,600 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
29 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Minnetrista has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 54.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation952 ft (290 m)
Area11.9 sq mi (30.8 km²)
Population Density326/sq mi
Coordinates44.9386°N, 93.7124°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCarver County County
Nearest AirportMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 54.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience99.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively 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 M3.1 102 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

536 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 36 fatalities, 1,156 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 44 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 17 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 18 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 27 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 36 km 3
May 21, 1957 EF4 97 km 0
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 52 km 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 59 km 1
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 87 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 82 km 1
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 42 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 88 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 30 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 39 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 37 km 1
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 77 km 1
May 6, 1965 EF3 46 km 0
May 24, 1958 EF3 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 4 (5,887 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 UNIT 4 5,887 63 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 60 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 64 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 64 km
2009 BU9 4,112 64 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 58 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 59 km
2009 BU11 3,242 61 km
1997 BIG 2,987 60 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 59 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 58 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 62 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 57 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 57 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 59 km
2006 UNIT 4 1,732 65 km
2009 UNIT 23 24 26 1,644 60 km
1995 ANTLER 1,603 57 km
2004 WUI UNIT 16 1,592 65 km
1995 UNIT 16 1,570 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.9 in

Minnetrista has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.7").

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