Wanamingo, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Goodhue County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,185 Population 835/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $39,421 per capita
$247,400 Home Value $303,085 Zillow
$611 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$247,400 home value, $611/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Wanamingo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 43.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,070 ft (326 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density835/sq mi
Coordinates44.3028°N, 92.7873°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGoodhue County County
Nearest AirportOwatonna Degner Regional (OWA)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 43.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.5%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0459 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience99.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively 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 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

533 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 70 fatalities, 1,146 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 76 km 21
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 100 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 96 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 81 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 89 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 93 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 90 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 85 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 46 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 100 km 2
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 71 km 0
May 25, 2008 EF3 100 km 1
May 15, 1998 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 93 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 30 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 87 km 1
May 17, 1982 EF3 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 56 km
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 66 km
2004 EAGAN 925 68 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 49 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 81 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.0 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 56°F (14°C) 4.2 in
June 67°F (19°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
October 47°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.8 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.2 in

Wanamingo has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.0").

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