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Ogema, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mahnomen County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
233 Population 201/sq mi density
$51,875 Median Income $23,061 per capita
$82,500 Home Value $266,321 Zillow
40°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
123 Violent Crime/100K 3,709 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Ogema has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.9°F
26% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,271 ft (387 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density201/sq mi
Coordinates47.1023°N, 95.9166°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMahnomen County County
Nearest AirportHector International (FAR)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
31% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.4 / 100
Community Resilience45.8 / 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 Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

384 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 120 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 95 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 67 km 0
Aug 27, 2016 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 63 km 1
Jun 6, 2008 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 100 km 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 71 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 24, 2023 EF2 17 km 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF2 32 km 0
Jul 8, 2020 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 8, 2019 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 29, 2018 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 47 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 86 km 0
Aug 28, 2016 EF2 58 km 0
Sep 4, 2014 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 21, 2014 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (37,840 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 UNNAMED 37,840 98 km
1987 SANDY LAKE 26,617 99 km
2021 OXCART 12,538 75 km
2003 HICKORY ONE 6,152 100 km
2002 RED LAKE 468 6,076 95 km
2021 RL 203 GOODS 5,555 98 km
2003 ROTHSAY 3,015 73 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,420 75 km
2024 4 SQUARE MILE RX 2,320 73 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,092 70 km
2010 NELSON PRAIRIE MIDDLE WPA 1,779 41 km
2009 DOWNING 1,506 8 km
2020 GRAVEL PIT 1,468 74 km
2012 JEEP FIRE 1,437 98 km
2012 SPRING CREEK 1,413 4 km
2000 00 14 1,377 27 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,341 60 km
2010 BEJOU WMA 1,270 40 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,270 72 km
2007 FLICKERTAIL 1,239 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.1 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.7 in

Ogema has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 6°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.6").

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