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Luverne, MN
City in Rock County, Minnesota.
Population
4,925
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,344
ZIP codes
0
Luverne and its ZIP codes
Luverne at a glance
- Luverne is about 19 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- It is the 155th most populous of 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- Households here earn a median of $64,366 a year, 28% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $208,000 (37% below Minnesota) and median rent is $639 a month.
Local data for Luverne, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Luverne, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,366
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$208,000
Median rent
$639/mo
Homeownership
70.8%
Bachelor's or higher
29.2%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
16.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,204), Norwegian Americans (692), Dutch Americans (465).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rock County. PPP loans are for Luverne.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,647
3,898 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,397
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$85.8M
FY 2026, $8,839 per person
How people get to work
Luverne, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.8%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 16.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Luverne, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
648
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
14
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 6°F
29.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Luverne, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Luverne
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MagnoliaCity | 7.1 mi | 0.8 |
| Beaver CreekCity | 8 mi | 0.5 |
| HardwickCity | 8.4 mi | 1.8 |
| KennethCity | 9.8 mi | 1.1 |
| SteenCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| HillsCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| EllsworthCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Valley Springs, SDCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| AdrianCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| LismoreCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Sherman, SDTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Garretson, SDCity | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| LeotaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| Lester, IACity | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| EdgertonCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| Rock Rapids, IACity | 16 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Luverne, MN in?
- Luverne is in Rock County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Luverne, MN?
- About 4,925 people live in Luverne, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Luverne?
- Nearby places include Magnolia (7.1 mi), Beaver Creek (8 mi), Hardwick (8.4 mi), Kenneth (9.8 mi), Steen (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023