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Myrtle, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Freeborn County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
40 Population 400/sq mi density
$63,125 Median Income $27,730 per capita
$56,700 Home Value $235,681 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
266 Violent Crime/100K 2,362 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
266 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Myrtle 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 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The area receives 39.5 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 Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,256 ft (383 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density400/sq mi
Coordinates43.5632°N, 93.1630°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFreeborn County County
Nearest AirportOwatonna Degner Regional (OWA)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.8"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 39.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.9 / 100
Community Resilience89.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively High
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: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

588 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 44 fatalities, 955 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 15, 1968 EF5 88 km 13
Oct 14, 1966 EF5 94 km 6
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 39 km 1
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 69 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 13 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 39 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 22 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 29 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 42 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 73 km 0
Sep 1, 1961 EF4 88 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 62 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 63 km 2
Jun 12, 2013 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 26 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 33 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 22 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 53 km 0
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 18, 1994 EF3 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 65 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.7 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.1 in

Myrtle has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.8").

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