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Cannon Falls, MN
City in Goodhue County, Minnesota.
Population
4,227
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
920
ZIP codes
0
Cannon Falls and its ZIP codes
Cannon Falls at a glance
- Cannon Falls is about 13 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 173rd among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $84,097, 6% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $263,300 (20% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,161 a month.
Local data for Cannon Falls, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cannon Falls, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,097
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$263,300
Median rent
$1,161/mo
Homeownership
73.3%
Bachelor's or higher
24.7%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,088), Norwegian Americans (684), Swedish Americans (557).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Goodhue County. PPP loans are for Cannon Falls.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,187
21,796 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,391
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$346M
FY 2026, $7,265 per person
How people get to work
Cannon Falls, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cannon Falls, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
530
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
78
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 6°F
32.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cannon Falls, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Cannon Falls
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RandolphCity | 6 mi | 1 |
| New TrierCity | 6.5 mi | 0.2 |
| MiesvilleCity | 7.5 mi | 1.7 |
| HamptonCity | 8.5 mi | 1.2 |
| DennisonCity | 9.6 mi | 1.3 |
| VermillionCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| NorthfieldCity | 13 mi | 8.5 |
| NerstrandCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| EmpireCity | 15 mi | 30.5 |
| Red WingCity | 15 mi | 34.8 |
| CoatesCity | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| HastingsCity | 15 mi | 10.4 |
| WanamingoCity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| GoodhueCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| DundasCity | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| Diamond Bluff, WICensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cannon Falls, MN in?
- Cannon Falls is in Goodhue County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Cannon Falls, MN?
- About 4,227 people live in Cannon Falls, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cannon Falls?
- Nearby places include Randolph (6 mi), New Trier (6.5 mi), Miesville (7.5 mi), Hampton (8.5 mi), Dennison (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023