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Montevideo, MN
City in Chippewa County, Minnesota.
Population
5,315
Land area
4.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,128
ZIP codes
0
Montevideo and its ZIP codes
Montevideo at a glance
- Montevideo is about 16 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- It is the 143rd most populous of 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- Households here earn a median of $68,596 a year, 23% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $141,000 (57% below Minnesota) and median rent is $851 a month.
Local data for Montevideo, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Montevideo, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,596
Poverty rate
19.6%
Median home value
$141,000
Median rent
$851/mo
Homeownership
65.2%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
15.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,737), Norwegian Americans (1,653), Irish Americans (349).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chippewa County. PPP loans are for Montevideo.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,922
5,136 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,539
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$108M
FY 2026, $8,592 per person
How people get to work
Montevideo, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.5%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 15.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Montevideo, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
408
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 2°F
29.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Montevideo, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Montevideo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WatsonCity | 5.6 mi | 0.2 |
| BoydCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| ClarkfieldCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| MaynardCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Granite FallsCity | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| Hazel RunCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| MilanCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| DawsonCity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| Clara CityCity | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| Hanley FallsCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| Sacred HeartCity | 22 mi | 1 |
| HollowayCity | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| AppletonCity | 22 mi | 1.9 |
| DanversCity | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| Wood LakeCity | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| St. LeoCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Montevideo, MN in?
- Montevideo is in Chippewa County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Montevideo, MN?
- About 5,315 people live in Montevideo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Montevideo?
- Nearby places include Watson (5.6 mi), Boyd (11 mi), Clarkfield (12 mi), Maynard (13 mi), Granite Falls (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023