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Fillmore County, MN
14 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Fillmore County, Minnesota.
Population
21,414
Land area
861sq mi
People per sq mi
25
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Fillmore County
Fillmore County at a glance
- Fillmore County is 66% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $77,512, 13% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $221,100 (33% below Minnesota) and median rent is $797 a month.
- Its largest cities are Chatfield (2,559), Spring Valley (2,307) and Rushford (1,826).
Local data for Fillmore County, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fillmore County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,512
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$221,100
Prices +1.4% in a year
Median rent
$797/mo
Homeownership
82.6%
Bachelor's or higher
24.1%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,229), Norwegian Americans (5,625), Irish Americans (1,813).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,673
6,170 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,652
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$155M
FY 2026, $7,282 per person
PPP loans
$49.4M
1,723 loans, 5,890 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$124K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Fillmore County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.5%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home12.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fillmore County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
638
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
77
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
36.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone30 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fillmore County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Fillmore County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Fillmore County, MN?
- Chatfield is the largest city or town in Fillmore County, with about 2,559 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Fillmore County?
- Fillmore County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 55922, 55935, 55939, 55949, 55954.
- What is the population of Fillmore County, MN?
- About 21,414 people live in Fillmore County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Fillmore County?
- Fillmore County borders Olmsted County, Winona County, Mower County, Winneshiek County, IA, Houston County, Howard County, IA.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023