Okabena, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Jackson County County

4.1 /5.0

A Great

200 Population 588/sq mi density

$98,750 Median Income $44,667 per capita

$99,300 Home Value $113,939 Zillow

$1,083 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent

44°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

Overall

4.1 / 5.0

Strong

A+

Economy

5.0 / 5.0

$98,750 median income, 1.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$99,300 home value, $1,083/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K

B+

Education

3.8 / 5.0

35.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Okabena 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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The area receives 48.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	44.0°F
	19% below US avg
January Average	13°F (-10°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,421 ft (433 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	588/sq mi
Coordinates	43.7393°N, 95.3188°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Jackson County County
Nearest Airport	Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"

20% below US avg

Snowfall 48.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	22.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	15.1 / 100
Community Resilience	75.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
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	143 km
Apr 25, 2017	Near Mankato, Minnesota	M2.8	117 km
Jun 30, 2021	4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa	M2.7	103 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

504 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 13 fatalities, 296 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992	EF5	57 km	1
Jun 13, 1968	EF5	59 km	9
Jun 25, 2010	EF4	61 km	0
Mar 29, 1998	EF4	29 km	1
Jun 16, 1992	EF4	52 km	0
Aug 1, 2006	EF3	51 km	0
Jun 11, 2004	EF3	96 km	0
Aug 7, 1994	EF3	52 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	58 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	57 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	68 km	0
Apr 20, 1985	EF3	65 km	0
Sep 20, 1980	EF3	67 km	0
Jun 10, 1977	EF3	72 km	0
Oct 1, 1971	EF3	80 km	0
May 31, 1971	EF3	41 km	0
May 31, 1971	EF3	49 km	0
May 31, 1971	EF3	77 km	0
Mar 21, 1953	EF3	76 km	0
Aug 18, 2017	EF2	53 km	0

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	69 km
2024	LINCOLN WPA RX	575	90 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	13°F (-10°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	19°F (-7°C)	0.7 in
March	30°F (-1°C)	1.8 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.6 in
May	58°F (15°C)	3.2 in
June	68°F (20°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
July	71°F (22°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	3.3 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.2 in
October	48°F (9°C)	2.1 in
November	32°F (-0°C)	1.3 in
December	18°F (-8°C)	0.8 in

Okabena has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.6").

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