Willmar, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Kandiyohi County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
21,136 Population 1,485/sq mi density
$63,368 Median Income $31,501 per capita
$186,000 Home Value $243,378 Zillow
$830 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
434 Violent Crime/100K 1,301 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$63,368 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,000 home value, $830/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
434 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Willmar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 46.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,129 ft (344 m)
Area15.8 sq mi (40.8 km²)
Population Density1,485/sq mi
Coordinates45.1210°N, 95.0587°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKandiyohi County County
Nearest AirportSt Cloud Regional (STC)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 46.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.79"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.0 / 100
Community Resilience93.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 114 km
Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 14 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 133 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

454 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 345 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 54 km 1
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 60 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 9 km 0
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 89 km 0
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 80 km 1
May 6, 1965 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 18, 1964 EF3 65 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 56 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 54 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 40 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 14, 2009 EF2 42 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF2 62 km 0
Jun 11, 2001 EF2 49 km 0
Jul 1, 1997 EF2 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOUISBURGRADE (6,487 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 LOUISBURGRADE 6,487 93 km
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 75 km
2004 FISH FIRE 1,799 99 km
2003 ANDERSON 1,082 99 km
1998 ANDREASEN 1,001 99 km
2007 ANDERSON 797 99 km
1986 ANDERSON 746 99 km
2010 WALDEN 717 69 km
2000 SVOR 661 43 km
2000 ASHLEY N 588 64 km
1994 ARTICHOKE 556 86 km
2002 ARTICHOKE 548 86 km
1995 ANDREASON 507 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.4 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in

Willmar has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 12°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (0.7").

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