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Windom, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Jackson County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
4,786
Population
1,167/sq mi density
$67,813
Median Income
$34,888 per capita
$158,000
Home Value
$173,036 Zillow
$773
Median Rent
22.7% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
751
Violent Crime/100K
1,389 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$67,813 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,000 home value, $773/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
751 violent crimes/100K (98% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Windom 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 | 1,359 ft (414 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,167/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8736°N, 95.1191°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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)
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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in |
Windom has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").