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Zumbro Falls, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wabasha County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
176 Population 298/sq mi density
$91,458 Median Income $55,397 per capita
$246,400 Home Value $440,755 Zillow
$954 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
101 Violent Crime/100K 1,411 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,458 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$246,400 home value, $954/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Zumbro Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 48.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density298/sq mi
Coordinates44.2878°N, 92.4271°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWabasha County County
Nearest AirportRochester International (RST)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 48.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.1 / 100
Community Resilience89.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

476 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 41 fatalities, 406 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 69 km 21
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 35 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 93 km 2
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 99 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 57 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 90 km 2
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 39 km 0
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 89 km 1
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 94 km 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 99 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF3 94 km 0
May 26, 1959 EF3 87 km 0
Sep 12, 1951 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF2 85 km 0
Sep 20, 2018 EF2 73 km 0
Sep 20, 2018 EF2 82 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF2 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 83 km
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 38 km
2004 EAGAN 925 87 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 77 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.1 in

Zumbro Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.8").

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