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Nevis, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Cass County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
452 Population 486/sq mi density
$53,889 Median Income $30,287 per capita
$167,600 Home Value $342,025 Zillow
$679 Median Rent 37.8% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
281 Violent Crime/100K 7,055 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$53,889 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$167,600 home value, $679/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
281 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Nevis has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.4°F
25% below US avg
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,472 ft (449 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density486/sq mi
Coordinates46.9648°N, 94.8430°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCass County County
Nearest AirportBemidji Regional (BJI)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.1 / 100
Community Resilience79.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very 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: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

239 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 138 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 67 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF4 52 km 12
Jun 11, 1966 EF4 52 km 0
Jun 6, 2008 EF3 14 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF3 96 km 0
Jul 5, 1991 EF3 67 km 0
Aug 26, 1977 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 25, 1973 EF3 88 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 29 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 54 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 24, 2023 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF2 65 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 67 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 69 km 0
Jul 8, 2020 EF2 90 km 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 12, 2015 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 22, 2013 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 11, 2008 EF2 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (9,055 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 9,055 88 km
2009 CENTER TANK RANGE 6,131 91 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,475 91 km
2018 BOY RIVER 3,546 55 km
2009 HENDRICKSON IMPACT AREA 2,757 85 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,963 100 km
2010 BOY RIVER - CORE 2010 1,872 56 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,835 60 km
2009 EAST TANK RANGE 1,801 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,777 55 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,589 86 km
2009 DOWNING 1,506 89 km
2012 JEEP FIRE 1,437 43 km
2012 SPRING CREEK 1,413 85 km
2000 00 14 1,377 59 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,341 49 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,026 85 km
1999 HELLIKSEN 993 94 km
2013 UNNAMED 958 57 km
1990 UNNAMED 950 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-14°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.3 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
September 56°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 1.2 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.7 in

Nevis has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 8°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.6").

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