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Dalton, MN
City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
Population
223
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
940
ZIP codes
0
Dalton and its ZIP codes
Dalton at a glance
- Dalton is about 13 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Dalton, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Otter Tail County. PPP loans are for Dalton.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,321
22,581 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,053
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$541M
FY 2026, $9,001 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dalton, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,388
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 0°F
26.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dalton, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities near Dalton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AshbyCity | 7.2 mi | 0.6 |
| UnderwoodCity | 8.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Fergus FallsCity | 10 mi | 14.4 |
| Battle LakeCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Elbow LakeCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| WendellCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| ClitherallCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| EvansvilleCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| BarrettCity | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| ElizabethCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| MillervilleCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| ViningCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| UrbankCity | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| FoxhomeCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| NashuaCity | 21 mi | 3.5 |
| BrandonCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dalton, MN in?
- Dalton is in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Dalton, MN?
- About 223 people live in Dalton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dalton?
- Nearby places include Ashby (7.2 mi), Underwood (8.2 mi), Fergus Falls (10 mi), Battle Lake (11 mi), Elbow Lake (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023