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Nerstrand, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Rice County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
210 Population 149/sq mi density
$83,125 Median Income $41,877 per capita
$194,000 Home Value $402,620 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
72 Violent Crime/100K 1,323 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,125 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$194,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
72 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Nerstrand has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 43.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,181 ft (360 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density149/sq mi
Coordinates44.3429°N, 93.0640°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRice County County
Nearest AirportOwatonna Degner Regional (OWA)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 43.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.2 / 100
Community Resilience91.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively 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 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

588 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 71 fatalities, 1,341 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 85 km 21
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 97 km 1
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 100 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 91 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 71 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 100 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 67 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 73 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 78 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 75 km 6
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 64 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 77 km 0
May 25, 2008 EF3 93 km 1
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 96 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 88 km 1
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 37 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 39 km
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 88 km
2004 EAGAN 925 57 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 27 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 61 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 53 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 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.1 in

Nerstrand has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.8").

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