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Olivia, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Renville County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,243 Population 927/sq mi density
$62,683 Median Income $32,811 per capita
$156,600 Home Value $193,465 Zillow
$740 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
344 Violent Crime/100K 2,062 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$62,683 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,600 home value, $740/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
344 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Olivia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. The area receives 37.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,070 ft (326 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density927/sq mi
Coordinates44.7770°N, 94.9971°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRenville County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.9"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 37.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.1 / 100
Community Resilience88.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
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

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 142 km
Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 25 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 103 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

468 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 18 fatalities, 651 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 90 km 9
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 55 km 1
May 6, 1965 EF4 98 km 3
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 51 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 35 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 81 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 100 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 86 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 56 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF3 66 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 91 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 52 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE (2,067 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 90 km
2000 SVOR 661 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 1.4 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 0.6 in

Olivia has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.6").

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