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Bigelow, MN
City in Nobles County, Minnesota.
Population
297
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
756
ZIP codes
0
Bigelow and its ZIP codes
Bigelow at a glance
- Bigelow is about 10 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nobles County. PPP loans are for Bigelow.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,941
9,959 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,203
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$153M
FY 2026, $6,854 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bigelow, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
723
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
18
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
30.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bigelow, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities near Bigelow
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sibley, IACity | 7.9 mi | 1.8 |
| RushmoreCity | 9.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Ocheyedan, IACity | 9.6 mi | 1.1 |
| WorthingtonCity | 10 mi | 8 |
| Little Rock, IACity | 10 mi | 1 |
| Round LakeCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Harris, IACity | 13 mi | 1 |
| Ashton, IACity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| AdrianCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Melvin, IACity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| EllsworthCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| BrewsterCity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| WilmontCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| Lake Park, IACity | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| George, IACity | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| LismoreCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bigelow, MN in?
- Bigelow is in Nobles County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Bigelow, MN?
- About 297 people live in Bigelow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bigelow?
- Nearby places include Sibley, IA (7.9 mi), Rushmore (9.5 mi), Ocheyedan, IA (9.6 mi), Worthington (10 mi), Little Rock, IA (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023