Nicollet, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Nicollet County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
966 Population 1,062/sq mi density
$80,500 Median Income $39,924 per capita
$214,100 Home Value $328,900 Zillow
$862 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,500 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$214,100 home value, $862/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Nicollet has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 37.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation986 ft (301 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density1,062/sq mi
Coordinates44.2746°N, 94.1881°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNicollet County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 37.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.07"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.84"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.8 / 100
Community Resilience99.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very 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 M3.1 103 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 18 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

535 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 36 fatalities, 750 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 89 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 75 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 99 km 5
May 6, 1965 EF4 66 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 83 km 0
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 69 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 95 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 7 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 20 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 2 km 1
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 95 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF3 83 km 2
May 6, 1965 EF3 45 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 62 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 68 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 28 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 68 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.9 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.6 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.1 in

Nicollet has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.8").

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