Shakopee, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Scott County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
45,002 Population 1,525/sq mi density
$110,989 Median Income $47,238 per capita
$361,400 Home Value $404,615 Zillow
$1,495 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
114 Violent Crime/100K 1,167 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$110,989 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$361,400 home value, $1,495/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Shakopee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. The area receives 54.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation791 ft (241 m)
Area29.5 sq mi (76.4 km²)
Population Density1,525/sq mi
Coordinates44.7719°N, 93.4757°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyScott County County
Nearest AirportMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.6"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 54.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.67"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.62"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %70.5%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0475 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience98.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 123 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

541 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 55 fatalities, 1,216 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 92 km 21
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 51 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 22 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 33 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 10 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 24 km 6
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 72 km 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 56 km 1
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 84 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 78 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 62 km 0
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 66 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 64 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 34 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 17 km 1
May 6, 1965 EF3 56 km 0
May 24, 1958 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 23, 1952 EF3 98 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 4 (5,887 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 UNIT 4 5,887 85 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 80 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 85 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 84 km
2009 BU9 4,112 86 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 78 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 79 km
2009 BU11 3,242 82 km
1997 BIG 2,987 81 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 62 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 79 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 84 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 78 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 78 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 79 km
2006 UNIT 4 1,732 86 km
2009 UNIT 23 24 26 1,644 81 km
1995 ANTLER 1,603 78 km
2004 WUI UNIT 16 1,592 86 km
1995 UNIT 16 1,570 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 1.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.7 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.4 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.9 in

Shakopee has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 16°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (0.6").

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