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Dakota, MN
City in Winona County, Minnesota.
Population
304
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
549
ZIP codes
0
Dakota and its ZIP codes
Dakota at a glance
- Dakota is about 7.6 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Dakota, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Winona County. PPP loans are for Dakota.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,330
23,933 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,968
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$325M
FY 2026, $6,548 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dakota, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
701
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
113
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 12°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dakota, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Dakota
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DresbachCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Brice Prairie, WICensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 4.6 |
| Holmen, WIVillage | 6.3 mi | 7.6 |
| La CrescentCity | 6.4 mi | 3.4 |
| French Island, WICensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2 |
| Onalaska, WICity | 6.9 mi | 10.6 |
| Trempealeau, WIVillage | 7.1 mi | 2 |
| PickwickCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.6 |
| La Crosse, WICity | 9.4 mi | 21.7 |
| HokahCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| HomerCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Galesville, WICity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| West Salem, WIVillage | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| Mindoro, WICensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| BrownsvilleCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| HoustonCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dakota, MN in?
- Dakota is in Winona County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Dakota, MN?
- About 304 people live in Dakota, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dakota?
- Nearby places include Dresbach (1.8 mi), Brice Prairie, WI (3.4 mi), Holmen, WI (6.3 mi), La Crescent (6.4 mi), French Island, WI (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023