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Wanda, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Redwood County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
79 Population 304/sq mi density
$80,893 Median Income $68,268 per capita
$202,300 Home Value $90,091 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,893 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$202,300 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Wanda 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

Elevation1,089 ft (332 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density304/sq mi
Coordinates44.3132°N, 95.2135°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRedwood County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 46.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

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 78 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

453 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 17 fatalities, 351 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 86 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 46 km 9
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 75 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 48 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 68 km 0
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 81 km 1
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 92 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 84 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 75 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 83 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 31 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 13 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 84 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF3 92 km 0
Jul 1, 2011 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF2 89 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 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.6 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
June 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.2 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.7 in

Wanda 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 (0.6").

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