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Wabasso, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Redwood County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
598 Population 704/sq mi density
$63,900 Median Income $34,064 per capita
$105,100 Home Value $90,091 Zillow
$633 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
215 Violent Crime/100K 2,898 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,900 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,100 home value, $633/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
215 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Wabasso 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 29.3 inches. The area receives 46.3 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

Elevation1,081 ft (329 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density704/sq mi
Coordinates44.4025°N, 95.2554°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRedwood County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 46.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.8 / 100
Community Resilience92.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
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)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 69 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

437 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 17 fatalities, 354 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 91 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 47 km 9
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 64 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 55 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 72 km 0
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 76 km 1
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 88 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 75 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 80 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 87 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 11 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 88 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF3 91 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 1, 2011 EF2 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LINCOLN WPA RX (575 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.7 in

Wabasso has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.7").

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