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Minneota, MN
City in Lyon County, Minnesota.
Population
1,594
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,098
ZIP codes
0
Minneota and its ZIP codes
Minneota at a glance
- Minneota is about 15 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $74,091 a year, 17% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,300 (51% below Minnesota) and median rent is $640 a month.
Local data for Minneota, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Minneota, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,091
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$161,300
Median rent
$640/mo
Homeownership
78.7%
Bachelor's or higher
22.5%
Median age
31.5
Average commute
17.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (491), Norwegian Americans (366), Mexican Americans (346).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lyon County. PPP loans are for Minneota.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,750
13,452 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,366
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$168M
FY 2026, $6,666 per person
How people get to work
Minneota, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.2%
- Bicycle1.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 17.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Minneota, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
775
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
29
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 4°F
28.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Minneota, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Crime in Minneota
Minneota Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2024
- Violent crime
- 149
- per 100,000 people · 57% of the MN rate
- Property crime
- 446
- per 100,000 people · 27% of the MN rate
Cities near Minneota
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TauntonCity | 4.7 mi | 1 |
| GhentCity | 5.6 mi | 0.3 |
| PorterCity | 11 mi | 2 |
| St. LeoCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| LyndCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| MarshallCity | 12 mi | 10.3 |
| IvanhoeCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| ArcoCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| CottonwoodCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| RussellCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| CanbyCity | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| ClarkfieldCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Hazel RunCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| Hanley FallsCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| BoydCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| TylerCity | 21 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Minneota, MN in?
- Minneota is in Lyon County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Minneota, MN?
- About 1,594 people live in Minneota, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Minneota?
- Nearby places include Taunton (4.7 mi), Ghent (5.6 mi), Porter (11 mi), St. Leo (11 mi), Lynd (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023