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Sleepy Eye, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Brown County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,438 Population 1,839/sq mi density
$64,811 Median Income $37,186 per capita
$138,500 Home Value $164,435 Zillow
$757 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
179 Violent Crime/100K 508 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$64,811 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,500 home value, $757/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sleepy Eye 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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. The area receives 42.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,034 ft (315 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density1,839/sq mi
Coordinates44.2989°N, 94.7236°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBrown County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 42.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability11.4 / 100
Community Resilience98.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
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 High
Landslide Very 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 81 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

460 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 19 fatalities, 674 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 83 km 9
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 75 km 1
May 6, 1965 EF4 94 km 3
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 70 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 36 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 44 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 44 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 52 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF3 61 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF2 64 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF2 7 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF2 52 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF2 30 km 0
Jul 14, 2003 EF2 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LINCOLN WPA RX (575 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
June 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in

Sleepy Eye has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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