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North Mankato, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Blue Earth County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
14,212 Population 2,207/sq mi density
$77,571 Median Income $48,756 per capita
$252,700 Home Value $304,888 Zillow
$918 Median Rent 25.2% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
100 Violent Crime/100K 887 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$77,571 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$252,700 home value, $918/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
100 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
43.0% bachelor's degree or higher
North Mankato has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 38.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation995 ft (303 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density2,207/sq mi
Coordinates44.1827°N, 94.0411°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBlue Earth County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 38.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.5 / 100
Community Resilience97.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
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 M3.1 118 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 3 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

545 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 35 fatalities, 736 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 75 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 60 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 84 km 5
May 6, 1965 EF4 70 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 85 km 0
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 82 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 80 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 21 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 15 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 18 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 80 km 0
May 17, 1982 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 94 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF3 68 km 2
May 6, 1965 EF3 56 km 0
Jul 20, 1951 EF3 94 km 5
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 49 km
2004 EAGAN 925 99 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 61 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 25 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 70 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.9 in

North Mankato has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.6").

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