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Rushford, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Winona County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
1,790
Population
1,085/sq mi density
$73,321
Median Income
$34,016 per capita
$203,200
Home Value
$219,785 Zillow
$824
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$73,321 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$203,200 home value, $824/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Rushford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 730 ft (223 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,085/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8134°N, 91.7538°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Winona County County |
| Nearest Airport | La Crosse Regional (LSE) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in |
Rushford has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 15°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.8").