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Waterville, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Le Sueur County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,778
Population
1,052/sq mi density
$67,721
Median Income
$34,940 per capita
$216,700
Home Value
$310,019 Zillow
$835
Median Rent
40.3% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
107
Violent Crime/100K
587 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,721 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$216,700 home value, $835/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
107 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Waterville 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 Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,008 ft (307 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,052/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2219°N, 93.5726°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Le Sueur County County |
| Nearest Airport | Owatonna Degner Regional (OWA) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 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 |
Waterville has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.7").