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Hayfield, MN
City in Dodge County, Minnesota.
Population
1,395
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,115
ZIP codes
0
Hayfield and its ZIP codes
Hayfield at a glance
- Hayfield is about 15 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,313 a year, 22% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $186,600 (43% below Minnesota) and median rent is $935 a month.
Local data for Hayfield, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hayfield, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,313
Poverty rate
15.9%
Median home value
$186,600
Median rent
$935/mo
Homeownership
66.7%
Bachelor's or higher
18.2%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (427), Norwegian Americans (293), Irish Americans (183).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dodge County. PPP loans are for Hayfield.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,565
5,983 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,663
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$122M
FY 2026, $5,847 per person
How people get to work
Hayfield, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hayfield, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
514
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
30
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
36.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hayfield, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Hayfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WalthamCity | 5.2 mi | 0.5 |
| SargeantCity | 6 mi | 0.8 |
| Dodge CenterCity | 9.5 mi | 2.4 |
| BrownsdaleCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Blooming PrairieCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| KassonCity | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| LansingCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| MantorvilleCity | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| ClaremontCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| DexterCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| ByronCity | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| High ForestCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| MapleviewCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| AustinCity | 16 mi | 13.5 |
| StewartvilleCity | 18 mi | 3.4 |
| ElktonCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hayfield, MN in?
- Hayfield is in Dodge County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Hayfield, MN?
- About 1,395 people live in Hayfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hayfield?
- Nearby places include Waltham (5.2 mi), Sargeant (6 mi), Dodge Center (9.5 mi), Brownsdale (10 mi), Blooming Prairie (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023