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Gutters, roofing, siding and windows in Pope County, MN
Omega Exteriors serves Pope County, Minnesota, from its Brainerd office, about 80 miles from the center of the county. Pope County has 11,363 residents in 4,987 households (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Call our Brainerd office at (218) 833-2997 or request a free estimate online.
Coverage
Cities we serve in Pope County
The 9 Pope County cities and communities we serve, with households, ZIP codes, nearby storm events and the nearest office.
In Pope County we serve 9 cities and communities: Cyrus, Farwell, Glenwood, Long Beach, Lowry, Sedan, Starbuck, Villard and Westport.
| City | Households | ZIP codes | Storm events nearby (2016 on) | Nearest office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyrus | 154 | 56323 | 31 within 10 mi | Marshall (81 mi) |
| Farwell | 22 | 56327 | 28 within 10 mi | Brainerd (80 mi) |
| Glenwood | 1,180 | 56334 | 36 within 10 mi | Brainerd (74 mi) |
| Long Beach | 137 | 56334 | 40 within 10 mi | Brainerd (77 mi) |
| Lowry | 142 | 56349 | 36 within 10 mi | Brainerd (78 mi) |
| Sedan | 26 | 56334 | 31 within 10 mi | Brainerd (74 mi) |
| Starbuck | 598 | 56381 | 30 within 10 mi | Marshall (82 mi) |
| Villard | 128 | 56385 | 27 within 10 mi | Brainerd (68 mi) |
| Westport | 20 | 56385 | 21 within 10 mi | Brainerd (64 mi) |
Housing
Homes in Pope County
Housing figures for Pope County from the American Community Survey 2023, 5-year, with a table of homes by year built.
Pope County has 6,411 housing units, and 85% of them are single-family detached homes (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Another 3% are attached homes such as townhomes. Mobile homes make up 3% of the housing units.
The median home in Pope County was built in 1971. 62% of homes in Pope County were built before 1980, and 20% were built in 2000 or later. The most common building period is 1939 or earlier, with 1,575 homes.
83% of occupied homes in Pope County are owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home in Pope County is valued at $242,800. Among occupied homes in Pope County, 36% heat with utility gas, 15% with electricity, 39% with bottled or tank gas, 3% with fuel oil and 4% with wood.
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 15 | 0% |
| 2010–2019 | 440 | 7% |
| 2000–2009 | 846 | 13% |
| 1990–1999 | 616 | 10% |
| 1980–1989 | 523 | 8% |
| 1970–1979 | 821 | 13% |
| 1960–1969 | 533 | 8% |
| 1950–1959 | 722 | 11% |
| 1940–1949 | 320 | 5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1,575 | 25% |
Source: American Community Survey 2023, 5-year (tables B25024, B25034, B25035, B25003, B25077, B25040).
Storm record
Hail, wind and tornado record in Pope County
Events in the NOAA Storm Events Database in Pope County, from 2016 through March 31, 2026 for hail and through September 22, 2025 for thunderstorm wind and tornadoes.
The NOAA Storm Events Database records 25 hail events, 30 thunderstorm-wind events and 8 tornadoes in Pope County from 2016 through March 31, 2026 for hail and through September 22, 2025 for thunderstorm wind and tornadoes. The largest hail on record there in that period was 2 inches on July 11, 2020, near Sedan. 3 of those hail events had hail 1.5 inches or larger.
The most recent hail event in Pope County was on June 17, 2024: 1 in hail near Hendricks. The most recent thunderstorm-wind event in Pope County was on July 27, 2025, near Starbuck. The strongest thunderstorm wind recorded in Pope County in that period was 83 mph. The busiest year was 2022, with 17 events in all.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
By year
Pope County storm events by year
Hail, thunderstorm-wind and tornado events for each year from 2016 through 2026.
| Year | Hail events | Wind events | Tornadoes | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | no data yet | no data yet | — |
| 2025 | 0 | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2023 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1.25 in |
| 2022 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 1.75 in |
| 2021 | 0 | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 in |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 in |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 in |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
Event list
Most recent recorded events in Pope County
The 15 most recent events on record, newest first, each with its date, type and nearest place.
| Date | Event | Nearest place |
|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2025 | 63 mph wind | Starbuck |
| July 27, 2025 | 61 mph wind | Starbuck |
| June 2, 2025 | 64 mph wind | Starbuck |
| June 2, 2025 | 60 mph wind | Forada |
| June 2, 2025 | 64 mph wind | Glenwood |
| June 2, 2025 | 60 mph wind | Villard |
| June 17, 2024 | 1 in hail | Hendricks |
| July 25, 2023 | 58 mph wind | Hancock |
| July 25, 2023 | 1 in hail | Glenwood |
| July 25, 2023 | 58 mph wind | Clontarf |
| July 25, 2023 | 58 mph wind | Sedan |
| July 19, 2023 | 1 in hail | Starbuck |
| July 13, 2023 | 1 in hail | Lowry |
| May 9, 2023 | 1.25 in hail | Clontarf |
| June 20, 2022 | 67 mph wind | Starbuck |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
Risk ratings
Pope County storm and winter risk ratings
FEMA National Risk Index scores for 7 perils in Pope County, with the county's rank in Minnesota.
Pope County scores 51.9 of 100 for hail in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 68th of 87 Minnesota counties. Pope County scores 36.9 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 60th of 87 Minnesota counties. Pope County scores 70.7 of 100 for winter weather in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 41st of 87 Minnesota counties. Of the perils listed here, the highest score in Pope County is for winter weather, at 70.7 of 100.
The average annual temperature in Pope County is 43°F.
| Peril | Score (0–100) | Rank in Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 51.9 | 68th of 87 |
| Strong wind | 36.9 | 60th of 87 |
| Tornado | 67.3 | 55th of 87 |
| Winter weather | 70.7 | 41st of 87 |
| Ice storm | 24.6 | 67th of 87 |
| Cold wave | 59.7 | 56th of 87 |
| Lightning | 15.4 | 59th of 87 |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, 2026 release; rank among the state's counties computed from the scores; NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
Your local office
Served from our Brainerd office
How to reach the Brainerd office, the nearest to the center of Pope County.
Our Brainerd office is at 217 S 7th St, Brainerd, MN 56401, about 80 miles from the center of Pope County. Its hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. You can reach that office at (218) 833-2997.
Questions
Questions about Pope County
8 questions and answers about Omega Exteriors in Pope County.
Does Omega Exteriors serve Pope County?
Yes. Omega Exteriors serves Pope County from its Brainerd office, about 80 miles away.
Which cities in Pope County does Omega Exteriors serve?
We serve 9 cities and communities there: Cyrus, Farwell, Glenwood, Long Beach, Lowry, Sedan, Starbuck, Villard and Westport.
How often does hail hit Pope County?
NOAA lists 25 hail events in Pope County from 2016 through March 31, 2026. By year: 2026: 0, 2025: 0, 2024: 1, 2023: 4, 2022: 2, 2021: 0, 2020: 5, 2019: 6, 2018: 2, 2017: 1, 2016: 4.
When was the last recorded storm near Pope County?
The most recent event on record in Pope County is 63 mph wind on July 27, 2025, near Starbuck.
Have tornadoes been recorded near Pope County?
NOAA lists 8 tornadoes in Pope County from 2016 through September 22, 2025.
How old are homes in Pope County?
The median home in Pope County was built in 1971, and 62% of homes there were built before 1980.
How does Pope County rate for hail and wind risk?
Pope County scores 51.9 of 100 for hail and 36.9 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, ranking 68th and 60th of 87 Minnesota counties.
Which office serves Pope County?
Our Brainerd office at 217 S 7th St, Brainerd, MN 56401, about 80 miles away.
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