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Vernon Center, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Watonwan County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
326
Population
665/sq mi density
$68,750
Median Income
$35,844 per capita
$130,400
Home Value
$233,562 Zillow
$967
Median Rent
15.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
197
Violent Crime/100K
986 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,400 home value, $967/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
197 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Vernon Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 46.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 665/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9624°N, 94.1669°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Watonwan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in |
Vernon Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.6").