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Redwood Falls, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Redwood County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
5,075 Population 961/sq mi density
$61,947 Median Income $31,870 per capita
$162,000 Home Value $167,023 Zillow
$824 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
242 Violent Crime/100K 2,888 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,947 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,000 home value, $824/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Redwood Falls 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 30.9 inches. The area receives 43.6 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 Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²)
Population Density961/sq mi
Coordinates44.5471°N, 95.1026°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRedwood County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 43.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.8 / 100
Community Resilience92.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 51 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

467 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 17 fatalities, 508 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 66 km 9
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 60 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 75 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 92 km 0
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 87 km 1
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 69 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 58 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 73 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 80 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 31 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 52 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF3 75 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE (2,067 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 98 km
2000 SVOR 661 96 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.6 in

Redwood Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.6").

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