Racine, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mower County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
476 Population 710/sq mi density
$95,125 Median Income $42,497 per capita
$239,500 Home Value $388,531 Zillow
$1,318 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,125 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$239,500 home value, $1,318/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Racine has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 53.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,298 ft (396 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density710/sq mi
Coordinates43.7755°N, 92.4810°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMower County County
Nearest AirportRochester International (RST)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 53.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.99"

Air Quality

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 M2.8 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

515 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 259 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 96 km 1
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 61 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 80 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 83 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 77 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 62 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 22 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 37 km 2
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 42 km 0
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 56 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 71 km 0
May 17, 1982 EF3 68 km 0
May 28, 1974 EF3 78 km 0
Jul 12, 1971 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 24, 1971 EF3 95 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 85 km
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.0 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.3 in

Racine has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 15°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.0").

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