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Russell, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lyon County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
323
Population
351/sq mi density
$62,143
Median Income
$34,225 per capita
$101,700
Home Value
$198,694 Zillow
$700
Median Rent
22.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
253
Violent Crime/100K
2,449 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,143 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,700 home value, $700/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
253 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Russell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. The area receives 43.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,497 ft (456 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 351/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3204°N, 95.9440°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lyon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0468 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in |
Russell has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 14°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.6").