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Mower County, MN
15 cities and towns and 15 ZIP codes in Mower County, Minnesota.
Population
40,343
Land area
711sq mi
People per sq mi
57
ZIP codes
15
Cities and towns in Mower County
Mower County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $73,074 a year, 18% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $185,200 (44% below Minnesota) and median rent is $927 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Austin (26,358), Grand Meadow (1,011) and Brownsdale (850).
Local data for Mower County, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mower County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,074
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$185,200
Prices +7.5% in a year
Median rent
$927/mo
Homeownership
77.6%
Bachelor's or higher
23.9%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (10,758), Norwegian Americans (6,686), Irish Americans (3,823).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,525
16,974 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,577
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$249M
FY 2026, $6,226 per person
PPP loans
$75.7M
1,923 loans, 8,811 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$90K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Mower County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mower County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
631
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
75
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 5°F
37.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mower County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Mower County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Mower County, MN?
- Austin is the largest city or town in Mower County, with about 26,358 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Mower County?
- Mower County includes 15 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 55909, 55912, 55918, 55926, 55933.
- What is the population of Mower County, MN?
- About 40,343 people live in Mower County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Mower County?
- Mower County borders Olmsted County, Steele County, Freeborn County, Fillmore County, Dodge County, Mitchell County, IA, Howard County, IA, Worth County, IA.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023