Odin, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Watonwan County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
130 Population 351/sq mi density
$35,625 Median Income $18,568 per capita
$57,500 Home Value $260,128 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$35,625 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Odin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 50.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,213 ft (370 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density351/sq mi
Coordinates43.8673°N, 94.7428°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWatonwan County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 50.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.89"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.80"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score23.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.7 / 100
Community Resilience56.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 128 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 69 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

508 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 25 fatalities, 409 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 87 km 9
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 94 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 64 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 98 km 6
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 59 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 4 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 65 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 82 km 0
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 85 km 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF3 79 km 2
Jun 10, 1977 EF3 71 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 87 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF3 96 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEWEYS PASTURE (641 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 DEWEYS PASTURE 641 77 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.1 in

Odin has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (0.8").

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