The Town FilesAdrian, Minnesota
City in Nobles County · population 1,194 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $165,500
- Household income
- $73,438
- Jan low / Jul high
- 5° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 37.6
Adrian is a city of 1,194 people in Nobles County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $165,500, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of Minnesota towns, easier by car than 90% of Minnesota towns, quieter than 76% of Minnesota towns.
How Adrian ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Adrian is worth $165,500, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $73,438, which is more affordable than 89% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $950 a month. 88.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Adrian | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $165,500 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $950 | $991 |
| Median household income | $73,438 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 88.6% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Adrian
| People | Adrian | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 27.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.3% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.3% | — |
| Work from home | 2.4% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 20.9 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.1% | 90.2% |
Weather in Adrian
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows 5.3°F. About 30.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.7 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 167 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Adrian since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 25, 2000 about 4.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 60 times; the largest was 6.00 inches on July 28, 1986.
Severe weather in Nobles County since 1996
Nobles County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2024 | Flood | DR-4797: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| August 9, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4666: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 8, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4658: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Nobles County
Nobles County had 9,788 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,354 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Adrian itself the ACS puts it at 1.3%.
Public schools in Adrian
4 public schools with 585 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADRIAN ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 297 | 13.5 |
| ADRIAN SECONDARY | 9-12 | 157 | 10.5 |
| ADRIAN MIDDLE | 6-8 | 131 | 13.1 |
| Adrian Credit Recovery | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Adrian
- Luverne, MN14.1 mi · 4,946 people · home $208,000
- Worthington, MN16.7 mi · 13,947 people · home $210,300
- Rock Rapids, IA18.4 mi · 2,611 people · home $206,700
- Sibley, IA18.6 mi · 2,860 people · home $122,000
- Edgerton, MN19.4 mi · 1,258 people · home $132,100
- George, IA20.5 mi · 1,077 people · home $133,100
- Hills, MN22.6 mi · 686 people · home $197,200
- Fulda, MN23.0 mi · 1,371 people · home $164,700
Adrian questions
Is Adrian, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Adrian scores better for retirees than 55% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 76%. 19.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.6).
How much does a house cost in Adrian?
The median owner-occupied home in Adrian is valued at $165,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,438, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $950 a month.
What is the weather like in Adrian?
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows 5.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.5 inches of precipitation a year and 40.7 inches of snow.
Does Adrian get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Adrian since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 25, 2000. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)