Rushmore, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Nobles County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
351 Population 1,404/sq mi density
$39,205 Median Income $23,778 per capita
$107,200 Home Value $240,607 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 45.7% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$39,205 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,200 home value, $750/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Rushmore has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The area receives 45.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,663 ft (507 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,404/sq mi
Coordinates43.6197°N, 95.7990°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNobles County County
Nearest AirportJoe Foss Field (FSD)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"
20% below US avg
Snowfall 45.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.0 / 100
Community Resilience40.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

576 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 15 fatalities, 317 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 27 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 61 km 9
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 23 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 43 km 1
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 91 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 38 km 0
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 97 km 0
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 17 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 39 km 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 74 km 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 10, 1977 EF3 94 km 0
Oct 1, 1971 EF3 71 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 39 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 48 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEWEYS PASTURE (641 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 DEWEYS PASTURE 641 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.5 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.9 in

Rushmore has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.7").

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