Worthington, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Nobles County County

3.1 /5.0

B Good

13,792 Population 1,735/sq mi density

$61,840 Median Income $26,490 per capita

$184,200 Home Value $239,904 Zillow

$892 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent

44°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

233 Violent Crime/100K 975 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.9 / 5.0

$61,840 median income, 1.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$184,200 home value, $892/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

233 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.3 / 5.0

16.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Worthington has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The area receives 45.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	44.4°F
	18% below US avg
January Average	14°F (-10°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,574 ft (480 m)
Area	8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²)
Population Density	1,735/sq mi
Coordinates	43.6287°N, 95.5997°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Nobles County County
Nearest Airport	Joe Foss Field (FSD) 57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"

20% below US avg

Snowfall 45.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.09"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	50.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	65.0 / 100
Community Resilience	40.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Apr 25, 2017	Near Mankato, Minnesota	M2.8	142 km
Jun 30, 2021	4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa	M2.7	98 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

546 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 13 fatalities, 306 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992	EF5	39 km	1
Jun 13, 1968	EF5	61 km	9
Jun 25, 2010	EF4	35 km	0
Mar 29, 1998	EF4	36 km	1
Jun 16, 1992	EF4	43 km	0
Jun 23, 1952	EF4	100 km	0
Aug 1, 2006	EF3	77 km	0
Jun 11, 2004	EF3	93 km	0
Aug 7, 1994	EF3	27 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	55 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	82 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	67 km	0
Apr 20, 1985	EF3	50 km	0
Sep 20, 1980	EF3	65 km	0
Jul 5, 1978	EF3	86 km	0
Jun 10, 1977	EF3	80 km	0
Oct 1, 1971	EF3	67 km	0
May 31, 1971	EF3	37 km	0
May 31, 1971	EF3	54 km	0
May 31, 1971	EF3	34 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2008	DEWEYS PASTURE	641	74 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	14°F (-10°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	19°F (-7°C)	0.8 in
March	30°F (-1°C)	1.9 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.7 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.2 in
June	68°F (20°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
July	71°F (22°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	3.7 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.3 in
October	48°F (9°C)	2.0 in
November	32°F (-0°C)	1.2 in
December	18°F (-8°C)	0.8 in

Worthington has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").

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