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Motley, MN
City in Morrison County, Minnesota.
Population
608
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
438
ZIP codes
0
Motley and its ZIP codes
Motley at a glance
- Motley is about 6.1 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,222 a year, 47% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,800 (54% below Minnesota) and median rent is $653 a month.
Local data for Motley, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Motley, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,222
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$152,800
Median rent
$653/mo
Homeownership
63.6%
Bachelor's or higher
9.8%
Median age
56.1
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (236), Norwegian Americans (97), Irish Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morrison County. PPP loans are for Motley.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,320
11,202 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,116
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$244M
FY 2026, $7,185 per person
How people get to work
Motley, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.2%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked15.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Motley, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
450
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
49
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / -1°F
27.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Motley, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Motley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PillagerCity | 8.1 mi | 0.8 |
| StaplesCity | 8.3 mi | 4.8 |
| AldrichCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| East Gull LakeCity | 15 mi | 7.9 |
| Lake ShoreCity | 17 mi | 12.7 |
| Fort RipleyCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| BaxterCity | 18 mi | 18.9 |
| VerndaleCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| RandallCity | 19 mi | 2 |
| NisswaCity | 20 mi | 10.8 |
| ClarissaCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| BrowervilleCity | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| BerthaCity | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| HewittCity | 21 mi | 2.1 |
| BrainerdCity | 22 mi | 12.1 |
| Eagle BendCity | 22 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Motley, MN in?
- Motley is in Morrison County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Motley, MN?
- About 608 people live in Motley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Motley?
- Nearby places include Pillager (8.1 mi), Staples (8.3 mi), Aldrich (14 mi), East Gull Lake (15 mi), Lake Shore (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023