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Cobden, MN
City in Brown County, Minnesota.
Population
12
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
12
ZIP codes
0
Cobden and its ZIP codes
Cobden at a glance
- Cobden is 83% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Cobden, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brown County. PPP loans are for Cobden.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,610
13,328 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,759
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$197M
FY 2026, $7,595 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cobden, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
449
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 4°F
29.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Cobden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EvanCity | 5.3 mi | 1 |
| Sleepy EyeCity | 6.4 mi | 1.9 |
| SpringfieldCity | 7.5 mi | 1.9 |
| MorganCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| ComfreyCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| ClementsCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| EssigCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| SanbornCity | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| DarfurCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| FranklinCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| FairfaxCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| WandaCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| New UlmCity | 19 mi | 10.2 |
| HanskaCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| La SalleCity | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| MortonCity | 20 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cobden, MN in?
- Cobden is in Brown County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Cobden, MN?
- About 12 people live in Cobden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cobden?
- Nearby places include Evan (5.3 mi), Sleepy Eye (6.4 mi), Springfield (7.5 mi), Morgan (10 mi), Comfrey (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023