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Tyler, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lincoln County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,019 Population 485/sq mi density
$60,417 Median Income $38,427 per capita
$143,300 Home Value $121,757 Zillow
$771 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
253 Violent Crime/100K 2,449 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,417 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,300 home value, $771/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
253 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Tyler has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. The area receives 39.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,745 ft (532 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density485/sq mi
Coordinates44.2779°N, 96.1361°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below US avg
Snowfall 39.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.5 / 100
Community Resilience72.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
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: M3.1. Most recent: M3.1 on Feb 9, 1994.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

434 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 15 fatalities, 327 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 54 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 33 km 9
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 94 km 0
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 78 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 61 km 1
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 88 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 41 km 0
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 23 km 1
May 30, 2022 EF3 79 km 0
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 15, 1970 EF3 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE (2,067 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.6 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.7 in

Tyler has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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