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Rose Creek, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mower County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
453 Population 924/sq mi density
$79,583 Median Income $34,864 per capita
$139,800 Home Value $287,057 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
266 Violent Crime/100K 2,362 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,583 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,800 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
266 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Rose Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. The area receives 43.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,262 ft (385 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density924/sq mi
Coordinates43.6045°N, 92.8289°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMower County County
Nearest AirportRochester International (RST)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 43.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.7 / 100
Community Resilience83.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very 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 M2.8 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

574 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 35 fatalities, 739 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 15, 1968 EF5 96 km 13
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 65 km 1
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 52 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 49 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 60 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 44 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 32 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 36 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 51 km 0
Sep 1, 1961 EF4 93 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 82 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 39 km 2
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 32 km 0
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 18, 1994 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 43 km 0
May 17, 1982 EF3 36 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 75 km
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 4.5 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.1 in

Rose Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.8").

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