Morgan, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Brown County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
862 Population 1,567/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $31,703 per capita
$105,900 Home Value $129,212 Zillow
$996 Median Rent 36.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,900 home value, $996/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Morgan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. The area receives 42.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,042 ft (318 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density1,567/sq mi
Coordinates44.4159°N, 94.9249°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBrown County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 42.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.58"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability11.4 / 100
Community Resilience98.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

460 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 17 fatalities, 517 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 71 km 9
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 80 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 71 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 68 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 75 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 55 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 62 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 36 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF3 67 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 1, 2011 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF2 48 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LINCOLN WPA RX (575 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.2 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.7 in

Morgan has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 15°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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