Worthington, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Nobles County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
13,792
Population
1,735/sq mi density
$61,840
Median Income
$26,490 per capita
$184,200
Home Value
$248,985 Zillow
$892
Median Rent
22.9% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
281
Violent Crime/100K
954 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,840 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,200 home value, $892/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
281 violent crimes/100K
C
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. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The area receives 45.2 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
Air Quality
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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in |
Worthington has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.7").