Ortonville, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Big Stone County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,968
Population
470/sq mi density
$53,021
Median Income
$31,906 per capita
$117,500
Home Value
$202,569 Zillow
$733
Median Rent
26.5% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$53,021 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,500 home value, $733/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Ortonville 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. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. The area receives 43.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,042 ft (318 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 470/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3024°N, 96.4422°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Big Stone County County |
| Nearest Airport | Watertown Regional (ATY) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.0 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in |
Ortonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.7").