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Spring Grove, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Houston County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,223 Population 1,235/sq mi density
$60,221 Median Income $33,326 per capita
$148,200 Home Value $255,925 Zillow
$1,074 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$60,221 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,200 home value, $1,074/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Spring Grove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,319 ft (402 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density1,235/sq mi
Coordinates43.5608°N, 91.6370°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHouston County County
Nearest AirportLa Crosse Regional (LSE)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience64.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

379 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 170 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 75 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 80 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 63 km 2
Aug 7, 2021 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 76 km 0
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 57 km 0
May 30, 1985 EF3 80 km 2
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 24, 1971 EF3 57 km 1
May 5, 1965 EF3 32 km 0
Sep 3, 1964 EF3 91 km 0
May 26, 1959 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 19, 1957 EF3 99 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF2 83 km 0
Sep 4, 2012 EF2 89 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF2 25 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF2 71 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF2 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAVER CUTOFF (982 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.8 in
March 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
August 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.9 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.3 in

Spring Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 14°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.8").

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