Rollingstone, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Buffalo County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
590 Population 1,341/sq mi density
$86,500 Median Income $38,368 per capita
$217,400 Home Value $315,143 Zillow
$729 Median Rent 37.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,500 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$217,400 home value, $729/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Rollingstone experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. The area receives 36.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,341/sq mi
Coordinates44.0994°N, 91.8186°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBuffalo County County
Nearest AirportLa Crosse Regional (LSE)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.4"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 36.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.09"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.9 / 100
Community Resilience46.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

369 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 34 fatalities, 308 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 98 km 21
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 53 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 86 km 4
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 96 km 3
May 10, 1953 EF4 86 km 2
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 98 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 52 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 69 km 2
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 95 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 89 km 0
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 85 km 1
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 68 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF3 69 km 0
May 26, 1959 EF3 34 km 0
Sep 12, 1951 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF2 92 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 92 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 97 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF2 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAVER CUTOFF (982 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 15 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.1 in
March 33°F (1°C) 2.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.6 in
June 69°F (21°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.2 in

Rollingstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 15°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.1").

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