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Owatonna, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Steele County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
26,462
Population
1,744/sq mi density
$81,276
Median Income
$41,718 per capita
$234,600
Home Value
$289,821 Zillow
$1,010
Median Rent
34.7% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
105
Violent Crime/100K
1,563 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,276 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$234,600 home value, $1,010/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
105 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Owatonna has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 44.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,134 ft (346 m) |
| Area | 14.6 sq mi (37.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,744/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0919°N, 93.2317°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Steele County County |
| Nearest Airport | Owatonna Degner Regional (OWA) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in |
Owatonna has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.8").