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Eitzen, MN
City in Houston County, Minnesota.
Population
281
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
461
ZIP codes
0
Eitzen and its ZIP codes
Eitzen at a glance
- Eitzen is about 6.4 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Eitzen, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Houston County. PPP loans are for Eitzen.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,120
5,129 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,879
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$137M
FY 2026, $7,264 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Eitzen, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
394
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
38
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 8°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eitzen, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Eitzen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New Albin, IACity | 8.8 mi | 0.3 |
| CaledoniaCity | 9.2 mi | 2.8 |
| Spring GroveCity | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| Genoa, WIVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| De Soto, WIVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| MabelCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Lansing, IACity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Stoddard, WIVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| BrownsvilleCity | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| Waukon, IACity | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| HoustonCity | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| HokahCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Burr Oak, IACensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| Chaseburg, WIVillage | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| Ferryville, WIVillage | 22 mi | 2.1 |
| Decorah, IACity | 22 mi | 7.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eitzen, MN in?
- Eitzen is in Houston County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Eitzen, MN?
- About 281 people live in Eitzen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eitzen?
- Nearby places include New Albin, IA (8.8 mi), Caledonia (9.2 mi), Spring Grove (9.6 mi), Genoa, WI (12 mi), De Soto, WI (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023