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Hokah, MN
City in Houston County, Minnesota.
Population
668
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
955
ZIP codes
0
Hokah and its ZIP codes
Hokah at a glance
- Hokah is about 13 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,781, 32% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $188,700 (43% below Minnesota) and median rent is $912 a month.
Local data for Hokah, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hokah, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,781
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$188,700
Median rent
$912/mo
Homeownership
60.4%
Bachelor's or higher
18.0%
Median age
32.4
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (301), Norwegian Americans (107), Irish Americans (75).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Houston County. PPP loans are for Hokah.
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
How people get to work
Hokah, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.8%
- Carpooled1.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hokah, 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
82° / 12°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hokah, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Hokah
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrownsvilleCity | 5.2 mi | 1.8 |
| La CrescentCity | 5.7 mi | 3.4 |
| La Crosse, WICity | 7.3 mi | 21.7 |
| French Island, WICensus-designated place | 9 mi | 2 |
| DresbachCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.9 |
| Stoddard, WIVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.6 |
| DakotaCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| HoustonCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Onalaska, WICity | 11 mi | 10.6 |
| CaledoniaCity | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| Brice Prairie, WICensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| Chaseburg, WIVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Genoa, WIVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Holmen, WIVillage | 15 mi | 7.6 |
| St. Joseph, WICensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| West Salem, WIVillage | 17 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hokah, MN in?
- Hokah is in Houston County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Hokah, MN?
- About 668 people live in Hokah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hokah?
- Nearby places include Brownsville (5.2 mi), La Crescent (5.7 mi), La Crosse, WI (7.3 mi), French Island, WI (9 mi), Dresbach (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023