Stewart, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · McLeod County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
570 Population 704/sq mi density
$62,692 Median Income $31,437 per capita
$115,900 Home Value $270,165 Zillow
$735 Median Rent 36.7% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,692 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,900 home value, $735/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Stewart has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 50.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,067 ft (325 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density704/sq mi
Coordinates44.7238°N, 94.4866°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcLeod County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 50.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.66"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score46.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.5 / 100
Community Resilience96.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
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 51 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

514 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 27 fatalities, 877 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 95 km 1
May 6, 1965 EF4 92 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 77 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 59 km 3
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 20 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 64 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 53 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 55 km 1
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 39 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 81 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 97 km 1
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 92 km 1
May 6, 1965 EF3 26 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 98 km 0
Jul 20, 1951 EF3 81 km 5
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (598 ac, 1990).

Year Name Acres Distance
1990 UNNAMED 598 94 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 79 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 69 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.8 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 4.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
December 19°F (-8°C) 1.1 in

Stewart has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.7").

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