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Truman, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Martin County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,223 Population 1,112/sq mi density
$59,095 Median Income $29,074 per capita
$100,200 Home Value $204,498 Zillow
$942 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
231 Violent Crime/100K 3,112 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$59,095 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,200 home value, $942/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
231 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Truman experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,117 ft (340 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density1,112/sq mi
Coordinates43.8279°N, 94.4366°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMartin County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.2 / 100
Community Resilience84.7 / 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 High
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 138 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 53 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

528 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 26 fatalities, 318 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 70 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 89 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 86 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 74 km 6
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 97 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 51 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 24 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 55 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 89 km 0
May 17, 1982 EF3 97 km 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF3 66 km 2
Jun 10, 1977 EF3 72 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF3 71 km 2
May 6, 1965 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 86 km
2008 DEWEYS PASTURE 641 81 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 26 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.9 in

Truman has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 15°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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