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Waseca, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Waseca County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
9,209 Population 2,142/sq mi density
$61,546 Median Income $33,547 per capita
$185,600 Home Value $241,652 Zillow
$796 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
170 Violent Crime/100K 1,798 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,546 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,600 home value, $796/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
170 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Waseca 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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 52.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

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)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,128 ft (344 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.3 km²)
Population Density2,142/sq mi
Coordinates44.0815°N, 93.5040°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWaseca County County
Nearest AirportOwatonna Degner Regional (OWA)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 52.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.5 / 100
Community Resilience94.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

606 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 35 fatalities, 811 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 57 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 57 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 31 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 80 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 86 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 85 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 39 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 42 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 65 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 58 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 45 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 47 km 0
May 17, 1982 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 84 km 1
May 28, 1974 EF3 87 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 6 km
2004 EAGAN 925 88 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 42 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 62 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 73 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.0 in

Waseca has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.7").

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