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South Haven, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Meeker County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
208 Population 325/sq mi density
$102,500 Median Income $36,768 per capita
$192,300 Home Value $391,459 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$102,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,300 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
South Haven has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,109 ft (338 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density325/sq mi
Coordinates45.2927°N, 94.2174°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMeeker County County
Nearest AirportSt Cloud Regional (STC)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.2 / 100
Community Resilience94.2 / 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 Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 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 70 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 124 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

443 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 31 fatalities, 1,055 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 71 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 68 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 74 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 79 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 73 km 0
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 47 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 76 km 0
May 25, 2008 EF3 92 km 1
Sep 18, 1997 EF3 87 km 1
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 25 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 30 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 83 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 91 km 1
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 26 km 1
May 6, 1965 EF3 68 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 54 km 0
Jul 20, 1951 EF3 69 km 5
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 15 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 32 km 0
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 42 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 46 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 47 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 47 km
2009 BU9 4,112 42 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 46 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 46 km
2009 BU11 3,242 42 km
1997 BIG 2,987 45 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 87 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 45 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 43 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 44 km
1988 UNNAMED 2,243 70 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 44 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 47 km
2009 EAST TANK RANGE 1,801 98 km
2006 UNIT 4 1,732 43 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,655 72 km
2009 UNIT 23 24 26 1,644 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.5 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.3 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 1.4 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.9 in

South Haven has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.8").

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