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Spring Valley, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Fillmore County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,357 Population 796/sq mi density
$64,500 Median Income $34,084 per capita
$149,100 Home Value $236,963 Zillow
$861 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
184 Violent Crime/100K 1,990 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$64,500 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,100 home value, $861/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
184 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Spring Valley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 53.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,278 ft (390 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density796/sq mi
Coordinates43.6888°N, 92.3898°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFillmore County County
Nearest AirportRochester International (RST)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 53.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.7 / 100
Community Resilience90.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
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 Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

500 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 243 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 51 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 92 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 76 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 85 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 68 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 57 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 32 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 27 km 2
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 35 km 0
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 77 km 0
May 17, 1982 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 94 km 0
May 28, 1974 EF3 78 km 0
Jul 12, 1971 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 24, 1971 EF3 83 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF3 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 96 km
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in
July 71°F (21°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 4.6 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 32°F (0°C) 2.0 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.1 in

Spring Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 15°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.8").

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