Renville, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Redwood County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,397 Population 1,058/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $29,784 per capita
$109,700 Home Value $195,818 Zillow
$671 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
239 Violent Crime/100K 957 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,700 home value, $671/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
239 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Renville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. The area receives 37.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,062 ft (324 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density1,058/sq mi
Coordinates44.7908°N, 95.2048°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRedwood County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 37.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.58"

Air Quality

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

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 130 km
Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 28 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 117 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

449 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 17 fatalities, 520 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 82 km 9
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 39 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 97 km 1
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 86 km 1
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 67 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 32 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 94 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 100 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 51 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 18, 1964 EF3 96 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 94 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOUISBURGRADE (6,487 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 LOUISBURGRADE 6,487 94 km
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 75 km
2004 FISH FIRE 1,799 99 km
2003 ANDERSON 1,082 100 km
2007 ANDERSON 797 100 km
1986 ANDERSON 746 100 km
2010 WALDEN 717 92 km
2000 SVOR 661 68 km
1994 ARTICHOKE 556 94 km
2002 ARTICHOKE 548 94 km
1995 ANDREASON 507 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.2 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.7 in

Renville has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 15°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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