Vernon Center, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Watonwan County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
326
Population
665/sq mi density
$68,750
Median Income
$35,844 per capita
$130,400
Home Value
$254,037 Zillow
$967
Median Rent
15.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,400 home value, $967/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 46.3 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.1 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 32.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.8").