Plummer, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Red Lake County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
379 Population 142/sq mi density
$91,500 Median Income $34,413 per capita
$156,300 Home Value $225,195 Zillow
$859 Median Rent 16.9% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,500 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,300 home value, $859/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Plummer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches. The area receives 49.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.8°F
26% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,126 ft (343 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density142/sq mi
Coordinates47.9152°N, 96.0415°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRed Lake County County
Nearest AirportThief River Falls Regional (TVF)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below US avg
Snowfall 49.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.57"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score2.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience86.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

315 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 65 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 27, 2016 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 32 km 1
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 98 km 0
Aug 11, 1958 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 24, 2023 EF2 74 km 0
Jun 8, 2019 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 29, 2018 EF2 41 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 100 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 92 km 0
Aug 28, 2016 EF2 54 km 0
Jul 21, 2014 EF2 66 km 0
Jul 22, 2013 EF2 69 km 0
Aug 10, 2010 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 11, 2008 EF2 70 km 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF2 72 km 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 66 km 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 52 km 0
May 21, 2005 EF2 43 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (131,401 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 131,401 48 km
2003 REINER 36 67,641 47 km
1989 UNNAMED 66,422 47 km
1990 UNNAMED 43,533 52 km
1991 UNNAMED 37,840 45 km
1990 UNNAMED 32,693 45 km
1987 SANDY LAKE 26,617 41 km
1990 UNNAMED 26,345 46 km
1998 RL3 14,882 52 km
2018 2018 HIGHWAY 1 RXB 13,170 53 km
2021 OXCART 12,538 27 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,819 36 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,281 62 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,690 42 km
1990 UNNAMED 8,025 53 km
2016 2016 HIGHWAY 1 RXB 7,744 49 km
2021 RL 005 UNIT 8 AND 9 6,352 52 km
2003 HICKORY ONE 6,152 34 km
2007 HWYONEBURN 6,124 51 km
2002 RED LAKE 468 6,076 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 44°F (6°C) 2.1 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.8 in

Plummer has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 6°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.6").

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