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Richville, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Otter Tail County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
43 Population 43/sq mi density
$130,000 Home Value $384,354 Zillow
$883 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
123 Violent Crime/100K 3,709 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Richville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-14°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.8°F
26% below US avg
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,359 ft (414 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates46.5059°N, 95.6259°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOtter Tail County County
Nearest AirportHector International (FAR)
63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.5 / 100
Community Resilience92.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively Low
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

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 106 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 124 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

387 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 142 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 8, 2020 EF4 52 km 1
Aug 7, 2010 EF4 89 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 36 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 49 km 1
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 11, 1966 EF4 97 km 0
Jun 6, 2008 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF3 44 km 0
Jul 5, 1991 EF3 98 km 0
May 10, 1982 EF3 84 km 0
Aug 26, 1977 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 83 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 18, 1964 EF3 98 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 90 km 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 100 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 24, 2023 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF2 40 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (9,055 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 9,055 98 km
2009 CENTER TANK RANGE 6,131 98 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,475 98 km
2003 ROTHSAY 3,015 57 km
2009 HENDRICKSON IMPACT AREA 2,757 98 km
2024 DORAN WMA 2,455 60 km
2009 EAST TANK RANGE 1,801 99 km
2009 DOWNING 1,506 78 km
2012 JEEP FIRE 1,437 57 km
2012 SPRING CREEK 1,413 73 km
2000 00 14 1,377 53 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,341 97 km
2007 FLICKERTAIL 1,239 84 km
2011 NEAL WMA 1,213 93 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,153 74 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,026 73 km
1999 HELLIKSEN 993 73 km
1992 MEADOWS 922 68 km
2010 UNNAMED 888 98 km
2002 1000 AC S 880 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-14°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.2 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.8 in

Richville has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 8°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.6").

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