Wilder, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Jackson County County

1.7 /5.0

D Poor

17 Population 22/sq mi density

$85,000 Home Value $173,036 Zillow

47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

285 Violent Crime/100K 1,206 property/100K

Overall

1.7 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

285 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.4 / 5.0

17.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Wilder experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 43.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	46.8°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-9°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,441 ft (439 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density	22/sq mi
Coordinates	43.8289°N, 95.2078°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Jackson County County
Nearest Airport	Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"

16% below US avg

Snowfall 43.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	22.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	15.1 / 100
Community Resilience	75.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Feb 9, 1994	6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota	M3.1	131 km
Apr 25, 2017	Near Mankato, Minnesota	M2.8	104 km
Jun 30, 2021	4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa	M2.7	112 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

498 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 16 fatalities, 342 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992	EF5	65 km	1
Jun 13, 1968	EF5	58 km	9
Jun 25, 2010	EF4	74 km	0
Mar 29, 1998	EF4	29 km	1
Jun 16, 1992	EF4	57 km	0
Aug 24, 2006	EF3	90 km	1
Aug 1, 2006	EF3	40 km	0
Mar 29, 1998	EF3	97 km	1
Aug 7, 1994	EF3	65 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	58 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	54 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	59 km	0
Apr 20, 1985	EF3	72 km	0
Sep 20, 1980	EF3	76 km	0
Jun 10, 1977	EF3	75 km	0
Oct 1, 1971	EF3	92 km	0
May 31, 1971	EF3	52 km	0
May 31, 1971	EF3	61 km	0
May 31, 1971	EF3	90 km	0
Mar 21, 1953	EF3	78 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEWEYS PASTURE (641 ac, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2008	DEWEYS PASTURE	641	75 km
2024	LINCOLN WPA RX	575	78 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	17°F (-9°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	19°F (-7°C)	0.7 in
March	30°F (-1°C)	1.8 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.6 in
May	58°F (15°C)	3.2 in
June	68°F (20°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
July	74°F (23°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	3.3 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.2 in
October	48°F (9°C)	2.1 in
November	32°F (-0°C)	1.3 in
December	18°F (-8°C)	0.8 in

Wilder has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.6").

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