Taopi, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mower County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
49 Population 126/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $44,804 per capita
$90,000 Home Value $235,445 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Taopi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 50.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,342 ft (409 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density126/sq mi
Coordinates43.5575°N, 92.6404°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMower County County
Nearest AirportRochester International (RST)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 50.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.7 / 100
Community Resilience83.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very 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 M2.8 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

551 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 36 fatalities, 722 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 15, 1968 EF5 96 km 13
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 81 km 1
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 40 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 44 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 52 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 64 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 76 km 6
May 5, 1965 EF4 34 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 48 km 0
Sep 1, 1961 EF4 91 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 23 km 2
May 10, 1953 EF4 90 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 19 km 0
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 18, 1994 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 59 km 0
May 17, 1982 EF3 52 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 89 km
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 5.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 5.7 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.3 in

Taopi has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 13°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (0.9").

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