Sanborn, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Cottonwood County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
328
Population
158/sq mi density
$43,438
Median Income
$28,301 per capita
$58,800
Home Value
$90,091 Zillow
$99
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$43,438 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,800 home value, $99/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sanborn 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 29.5 inches. The area receives 42.3 inches of snow annually.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,101 ft (336 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2100°N, 95.1295°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cottonwood County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| 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) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in |
Sanborn has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.7").