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Nobles County, MN
12 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Nobles County, Minnesota.
Population
22,041
Land area
715sq mi
People per sq mi
31
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Nobles County
Nobles County at a glance
- Nobles County is 57% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,101 a year, 26% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $197,200 (40% below Minnesota) and median rent is $896 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Worthington (13,780), Adrian (1,236) and Brewster (687).
Local data for Nobles County, MN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools21
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks13
- Post Offices5
- Parks18
- Grocery Stores13
- Restaurants49
- Affordable Housing5
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places9
Housing and community stats
Nobles County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,101
Poverty rate
14.0%
Median home value
$197,200
Prices +1.6% in a year
Median rent
$896/mo
Homeownership
74.2%
Bachelor's or higher
17.9%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,297), Mexican Americans (3,528), Guatemalan Americans (1,942).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,941
9,959 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,203
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$153M
FY 2026, $6,854 per person
PPP loans
$52.9M
1,595 loans, 5,936 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$37.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Nobles County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.4%
- Carpooled14.1%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nobles County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
723
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
18
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
30.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nobles County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.5%
U.S. 11.1% +5.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Nobles County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Nobles County, MN?
- Worthington is the largest city or town in Nobles County, with about 13,780 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Nobles County?
- Nobles County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 56110, 56117, 56119, 56129, 56153.
- What is the population of Nobles County, MN?
- About 22,041 people live in Nobles County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Nobles County?
- Nobles County borders Lyon County, IA, Cottonwood County, Jackson County, Rock County, Murray County, Osceola County, IA.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023