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Atwater, MN
City in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.
Population
1,203
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,167
ZIP codes
0
Atwater and its ZIP codes
Atwater at a glance
- Atwater is about 16 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,042, 20% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,900 (51% below Minnesota) and median rent is $768 a month.
Local data for Atwater, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Atwater, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,042
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median home value
$159,900
Median rent
$768/mo
Homeownership
80.3%
Bachelor's or higher
18.0%
Median age
33.1
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (531), Norwegian Americans (230), Swedish Americans (131).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kandiyohi County. PPP loans are for Atwater.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,758
23,281 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,147
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$379M
FY 2026, $8,674 per person
How people get to work
Atwater, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.1%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Atwater, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
550
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
16
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 0°F
29.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Atwater, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Atwater
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Grove CityCity | 4.9 mi | 0.6 |
| KandiyohiCity | 7.4 mi | 0.4 |
| SpicerCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| LitchfieldCity | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| WillmarCity | 14 mi | 14.2 |
| New LondonCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Lake LillianCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| CosmosCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| PaynesvilleCity | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| Eden ValleyCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| BlomkestCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| DarwinCity | 18 mi | 2 |
| Cedar MillsCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| RegalCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| PennockCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| RoscoeCity | 22 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Atwater, MN in?
- Atwater is in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Atwater, MN?
- About 1,203 people live in Atwater, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Atwater?
- Nearby places include Grove City (4.9 mi), Kandiyohi (7.4 mi), Spicer (11 mi), Litchfield (13 mi), Willmar (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023