Vergas, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Otter Tail County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
241
Population
154/sq mi density
$85,000
Median Income
$66,903 per capita
$163,700
Home Value
$401,411 Zillow
$617
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,700 home value, $617/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Vergas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. The area receives 47.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,407 ft (429 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 154/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6488°N, 95.8021°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Otter Tail County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in |
Vergas has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 7°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (0.7").