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Norcross, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Grant County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
118 Population 76/sq mi density
$96,442 Median Income $51,585 per capita
$70,800 Home Value $207,038 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
146 Violent Crime/100K 2,195 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,442 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Norcross has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. The area receives 42.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average11°F (-11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,041 ft (317 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates45.8687°N, 96.1964°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrant County County
Nearest AirportHector International (FAR)
78 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 42.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience92.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 23 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 53 km
Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 134 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

436 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 131 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 8, 2020 EF4 32 km 1
Aug 7, 2010 EF4 43 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 64 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 99 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 94 km 2
Jun 13, 2001 EF3 75 km 0
May 17, 1996 EF3 82 km 0
May 10, 1982 EF3 27 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 18, 1964 EF3 62 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 37 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF3 62 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 15 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 12 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 64 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 28 km 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF2 10 km 0
Jul 8, 2020 EF2 72 km 0
Sep 4, 2014 EF2 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOUISBURGRADE (6,487 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 LOUISBURGRADE 6,487 72 km
2003 ROTHSAY 3,015 74 km
2024 DORAN WMA 2,455 32 km
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 82 km
2004 FISH FIRE 1,799 73 km
2003 DANIELSON 1,682 74 km
2005 GRAND MEWS 1,245 71 km
1998 LEE 1,137 72 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,128 65 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,115 71 km
2003 ANDERSON 1,082 73 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,060 65 km
2021 HARTLEBEN WPA 1,002 64 km
1998 ANDREASEN 1,001 71 km
1992 SPRING LK 1,001 100 km
1990 ANDERSON 988 71 km
1992 MEADOWS 922 70 km
2007 ANDERSON 797 73 km
2006 ANDERSON 764 71 km
1986 ANDERSON 746 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-11°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in
September 60°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.9 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.5 in

Norcross has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 11°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.5").

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