Sargeant, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mower County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
40 Population 50/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $37,773 per capita
$120,800 Home Value $300,293 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,800 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Sargeant 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. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 53.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,393 ft (425 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates43.8061°N, 92.8002°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMower County County
Nearest AirportRochester International (RST)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 53.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.99"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.7 / 100
Community Resilience83.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

566 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 278 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 72 km 1
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 70 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 58 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 64 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 57 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 50 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 59 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 34 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 51 km 2
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 27 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 49 km 0
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 72 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 47 km 0
May 17, 1982 EF3 46 km 0
May 28, 1974 EF3 63 km 0
Jul 12, 1971 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF3 62 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 62 km
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 76 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.0 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.3 in

Sargeant has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 15°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.0").

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