Waseca, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Waseca County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
9,209
Population
2,142/sq mi density
$61,546
Median Income
$33,547 per capita
$185,600
Home Value
$250,690 Zillow
$796
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
217
Violent Crime/100K
965 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$61,546 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,600 home value, $796/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
217 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. 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 Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,128 ft (344 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,142/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0815°N, 93.5040°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Waseca County County |
| Nearest Airport | Owatonna Degner Regional (OWA) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.4 / 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)
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 |
Waseca 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").