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Slayton, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Nobles County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
2,089
Population
1,014/sq mi density
$65,724
Median Income
$38,760 per capita
$160,400
Home Value
$239,255 Zillow
$718
Median Rent
23.6% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,724 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,400 home value, $718/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Slayton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. The area receives 46.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,608 ft (490 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,014/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9902°N, 95.7584°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Nobles County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 32 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 | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in |
Slayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").