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Rushmore, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Nobles County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
260 sunny days/yr
146
Violent Crime/100K
1,548 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$39,205 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,200 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The area receives 45.2 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 Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,663 ft (507 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,404/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6197°N, 95.7990°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Nobles County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joe Foss Field (FSD) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.5 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in |
Rushmore has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").