Oronoco, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wabasha County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,665 Population 568/sq mi density
$146,875 Median Income $56,977 per capita
$468,700 Home Value $568,219 Zillow
$1,063 Median Rent 38.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
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Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$146,875 median income, 1.6% unemployment
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Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$468,700 home value, $1,063/mo rent
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Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Oronoco has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 44.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.3°F
20% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation951 ft (290 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density568/sq mi
Coordinates44.1584°N, 92.5392°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWabasha County County
Nearest AirportRochester International (RST)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 44.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.27"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.1 / 100
Community Resilience89.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

510 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 49 fatalities, 450 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 84 km 21
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 88 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 97 km 5
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 22 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 80 km 2
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 84 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 73 km 0
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 98 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 85 km 0
May 17, 1982 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 94 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF3 100 km 2
May 5, 1965 EF3 84 km 0
May 26, 1959 EF3 91 km 0
Sep 12, 1951 EF3 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 72 km
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 44 km
2004 EAGAN 925 92 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 73 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.1 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
June 66°F (19°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 4.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.3 in

Oronoco has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.0").

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