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Nerstrand, MN
City in Rice County, Minnesota.
Population
215
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
152
ZIP codes
0
Nerstrand and its ZIP codes
Nerstrand at a glance
- Nerstrand is about 2.1 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Nerstrand, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rice County. PPP loans are for Nerstrand.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,410
26,450 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,160
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$396M
FY 2026, $5,902 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Nerstrand, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
501
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
69
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
35.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nerstrand, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Nerstrand
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DennisonCity | 4.7 mi | 1.3 |
| KenyonCity | 6 mi | 2.3 |
| DundasCity | 9.2 mi | 1.8 |
| NorthfieldCity | 9.3 mi | 8.5 |
| FaribaultCity | 11 mi | 15.7 |
| RandolphCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| Cannon FallsCity | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| WanamingoCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| MedfordCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| West ConcordCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| WarsawCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| OwatonnaCity | 18 mi | 15.2 |
| HamptonCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| New TrierCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| Elko New MarketCity | 20 mi | 3.8 |
| ZumbrotaCity | 20 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nerstrand, MN in?
- Nerstrand is in Rice County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Nerstrand, MN?
- About 215 people live in Nerstrand, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nerstrand?
- Nearby places include Dennison (4.7 mi), Kenyon (6 mi), Dundas (9.2 mi), Northfield (9.3 mi), Faribault (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023