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Spicer, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Meeker County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,222 Population 1,002/sq mi density
$76,406 Median Income $44,603 per capita
$278,500 Home Value $377,543 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
274 Violent Crime/100K 2,803 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,406 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$278,500 home value, $825/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
274 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Spicer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. The area receives 50.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.0°F
20% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,171 ft (357 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density1,002/sq mi
Coordinates45.2336°N, 94.9400°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMeeker County County
Nearest AirportSt Cloud Regional (STC)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.4"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 50.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.57"
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

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 116 km
Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 26 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 138 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

450 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 345 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 68 km 1
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 60 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 24 km 0
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 84 km 0
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 65 km 1
May 6, 1965 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 18, 1964 EF3 60 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 41 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 65 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 42 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 33 km 0
Jul 14, 2009 EF2 44 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF2 68 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 11, 2001 EF2 54 km 0
Sep 18, 1997 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 1, 1997 EF2 88 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 96 km
2009 BU9 4,112 96 km
2009 BU11 3,242 97 km
1997 BIG 2,987 100 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 97 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 100 km
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 84 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 100 km
2006 UNIT 4 1,732 97 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,655 97 km
2009 UNIT 23 24 26 1,644 100 km
1995 ANTLER 1,603 100 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,280 100 km
1998 UNITS 23 A 1,268 94 km
1996 CARPENTER 1,207 95 km
1992 UNITS 68 1,142 95 km
1998 WEST SKUNK 1,129 97 km
1993 UNIT 2 1,095 94 km
2000 UNIT 1 1,073 93 km
2006 UNIT 12 E 1,068 98 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 29°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.8 in

Spicer has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 11°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.8").

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