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New Prague, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Scott County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
8,195 Population 2,080/sq mi density
$98,424 Median Income $45,054 per capita
$323,500 Home Value $345,407 Zillow
$1,198 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
96 Violent Crime/100K 829 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$98,424 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$323,500 home value, $1,198/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
96 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher
New Prague has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°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 33.3 inches. The area receives 39.8 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 Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,000 ft (305 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density2,080/sq mi
Coordinates44.5457°N, 93.5756°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyScott County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.3"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 39.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0475 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience98.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
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

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 M3.1 123 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

570 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 46 fatalities, 1,191 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 83 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 59 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 51 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 34 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 30 km 3
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 73 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 95 km 0
May 25, 2008 EF3 82 km 1
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 63 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 38 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 56 km 1
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 74 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 68 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 59 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,904 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 88 km
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 49 km
2004 EAGAN 925 44 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 20 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 80 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 21 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 37 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 1.0 in

New Prague has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.7").

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