Ulen, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Norman County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
417 Population 390/sq mi density
$60,208 Median Income $32,432 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $312,629 Zillow
$754 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$60,208 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $754/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Ulen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. The area receives 51.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.0°F
26% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,152 ft (351 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density390/sq mi
Coordinates47.0782°N, 96.2582°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNorman County County
Nearest AirportHector International (FAR)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below US avg
Snowfall 51.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.66"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.5 / 100
Community Resilience54.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very 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: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

423 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 19 fatalities, 217 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 85 km 10
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 43 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 86 km 2
Aug 27, 2016 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 63 km 1
Jun 6, 2008 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 79 km 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 46 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 24, 2023 EF2 31 km 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF2 50 km 0
Jun 8, 2019 EF2 47 km 0
Jun 29, 2018 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 25 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 64 km 0
Aug 28, 2016 EF2 48 km 0
Sep 4, 2014 EF2 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OXCART (12,538 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 OXCART 12,538 73 km
2003 ROTHSAY 3,015 62 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,420 71 km
2024 4 SQUARE MILE RX 2,320 71 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,092 67 km
2010 NELSON PRAIRIE MIDDLE WPA 1,779 49 km
2009 DOWNING 1,506 23 km
2020 GRAVEL PIT 1,468 71 km
2012 SPRING CREEK 1,413 25 km
2000 00 14 1,377 50 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,341 85 km
2010 BEJOU WMA 1,270 46 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,270 68 km
2007 FLICKERTAIL 1,239 8 km
2011 NEAL WMA 1,213 14 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,153 30 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,026 25 km
1999 HELLIKSEN 993 14 km
2010 UNNAMED 931 44 km
1992 MEADOWS 922 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.0 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.9 in
December 13°F (-10°C) 0.9 in

Ulen has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 6°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.7").

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