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Heron Lake, MN
City in Jackson County, Minnesota.
Population
593
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
477
ZIP codes
0
Heron Lake and its ZIP codes
Heron Lake at a glance
- Heron Lake is about 6.6 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,000, 24% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $88,600 (73% below Minnesota) and median rent is $833 a month.
Local data for Heron Lake, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Heron Lake, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,000
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$88,600
Median rent
$833/mo
Homeownership
83.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.2%
Median age
45.8
Average commute
18.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (278), Mexican Americans (58), Irish Americans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Heron Lake.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,913
4,837 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,364
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$81.91M
FY 2026, $8,200 per person
How people get to work
Heron Lake, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.9%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked11.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 18.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Heron Lake, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
640
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
22
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 5°F
30.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Heron Lake, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Heron Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OkabenaCity | 3.9 mi | 0.3 |
| WilderCity | 6.3 mi | 0.8 |
| DundeeCity | 7.9 mi | 0.3 |
| KinbraeCity | 8.2 mi | 0.9 |
| BrewsterCity | 9.7 mi | 1.4 |
| LakefieldCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| WindomCity | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| Fish LakeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| FuldaCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| Bingham LakeCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| StordenCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| WorthingtonCity | 17 mi | 8 |
| WestbrookCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| JeffersCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Round LakeCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| AvocaCity | 19 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Heron Lake, MN in?
- Heron Lake is in Jackson County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Heron Lake, MN?
- About 593 people live in Heron Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Heron Lake?
- Nearby places include Okabena (3.9 mi), Wilder (6.3 mi), Dundee (7.9 mi), Kinbrae (8.2 mi), Brewster (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023