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Randolph, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dakota County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
465 Population 489/sq mi density
$101,786 Median Income $39,373 per capita
$268,800 Home Value $450,304 Zillow
$1,619 Median Rent 17.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
123 Violent Crime/100K 2,992 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$101,786 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$268,800 home value, $1,619/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Randolph experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. The area receives 41.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation886 ft (270 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density489/sq mi
Coordinates44.5266°N, 93.0206°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDakota County County
Nearest AirportMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.3"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 41.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)10.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.06 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.27 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience92.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively 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 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

553 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 64 fatalities, 1,237 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 69 km 21
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 81 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 90 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 60 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 58 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 54 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 64 km 3
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 77 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 97 km 0
May 25, 2008 EF3 73 km 1
May 15, 1998 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 95 km 1
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 24 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 57 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 38 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,904 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 82 km
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 57 km
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 92 km
2004 EAGAN 925 38 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 29 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 52 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 36 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°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) 2.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.0 in

Randolph has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.8").

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