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Ostrander, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mower County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
323 Population 673/sq mi density
$70,357 Median Income $31,237 per capita
$141,400 Home Value $273,043 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
184 Violent Crime/100K 1,990 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,357 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
184 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Ostrander has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 42.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,344 ft (410 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density673/sq mi
Coordinates43.6137°N, 92.4263°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMower County County
Nearest AirportRochester International (RST)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.8"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 42.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.7 / 100
Community Resilience83.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
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: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

503 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 254 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 98 km 1
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 43 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 90 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 81 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 69 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 49 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 40 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 18 km 2
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 26 km 0
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 75 km 0
May 17, 1982 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 97 km 0
May 28, 1974 EF3 71 km 0
Jul 12, 1971 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 24, 1971 EF3 78 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 98 km
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 4.6 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 32°F (0°C) 2.0 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.2 in

Ostrander has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 14°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.8").

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