Waldorf, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Faribault County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
164 Population 432/sq mi density
$55,357 Median Income $28,929 per capita
$120,600 Home Value $215,098 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$55,357 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Waldorf has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 52.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,082 ft (330 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density432/sq mi
Coordinates43.9331°N, 93.6976°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFaribault County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 52.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.38"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.20"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.0 / 100
Community Resilience87.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

597 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 684 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 40 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 46 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 68 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 21 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 82 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 94 km 3
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 100 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 97 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 46 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 59 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 49 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 54 km 1
Jun 18, 1994 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 40 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 92 km 0
May 17, 1982 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF3 88 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 29 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 63 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 48 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in
September 62°F (16°C) 4.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.9 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.5 in

Waldorf has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (1.2").

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