Wabasso, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Redwood County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
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
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,900 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,100 home value, $633/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Wabasso has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. The area receives 43.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

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 28.0"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 43.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.58"

Air Quality

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 15°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.2 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.7 in

Wabasso has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 15°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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