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Clarissa, MN

City in Todd County, Minnesota.

Population

622

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

613

ZIP codes

0

Clarissa and its ZIP codes

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Clarissa at a glance

  • Clarissa is about 8.5 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $47,188 a year, 47% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $102,600 (69% below Minnesota) and median rent is $775 a month.

Local data for Clarissa, MN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Clarissa, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$47,188

Poverty rate

14.0%

Median home value

$102,600

Median rent

$775/mo

Homeownership

77.6%

Bachelor's or higher

7.0%

Median age

52.0

Average commute

23.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (204), Irish Americans (69), Norwegian Americans (68).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Todd County. PPP loans are for Clarissa.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.4%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,025

7,119 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$64,541

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$173M

FY 2026, $6,856 per person

Todd County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Clarissa, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone86.3%
  • Carpooled3.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
  • Worked from home6.9%

Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Clarissa, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

412

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

33

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

79° / -1°F

31.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Clarissa, MN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.8%

U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts

Diabetes

15.2%

U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts

Smoking

19.3%

U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.1%

U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts

Cities near Clarissa

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Eagle BendCity4.8 mi1.4
BrowervilleCity5.3 mi1.1
BerthaCity11 mi1.1
Long PrairieCity12 mi2.7
HewittCity15 mi2.1
AldrichCity17 mi0.5
MiltonaCity17 mi0.7
StaplesCity18 mi4.8
Parkers PrairieCity18 mi1.2
VerndaleCity19 mi1
CarlosCity20 mi0.4
MotleyCity20 mi1.4
OsakisCity21 mi1.9
SwanvilleCity21 mi0.5
RandallCity22 mi2
BurtrumCity22 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Clarissa, MN in?
Clarissa is in Todd County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Clarissa, MN?
About 622 people live in Clarissa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Clarissa?
Nearby places include Eagle Bend (4.8 mi), Browerville (5.3 mi), Bertha (11 mi), Long Prairie (12 mi), Hewitt (15 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023