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Ostrander, MN
City in Fillmore County, Minnesota.
Population
313
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
659
ZIP codes
0
Ostrander and its ZIP codes
Ostrander at a glance
- Ostrander is about 9.1 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Ostrander, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fillmore County. PPP loans are for Ostrander.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,673
6,170 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,652
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$155M
FY 2026, $7,282 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ostrander, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
638
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
77
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 5°F
37.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ostrander, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Ostrander
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Spring ValleyCity | 5.6 mi | 3 |
| Le RoyCity | 8.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Chester, IACity | 9 mi | 1.4 |
| Grand MeadowCity | 9.6 mi | 0.7 |
| WykoffCity | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| TaopiCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| RacineCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Lime Springs, IACity | 13 mi | 1 |
| ElktonCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| McIntire, IACity | 15 mi | 1 |
| AdamsCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| DexterCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| FountainCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| High ForestCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| StewartvilleCity | 17 mi | 3.4 |
| Meyer, IACensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ostrander, MN in?
- Ostrander is in Fillmore County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Ostrander, MN?
- About 313 people live in Ostrander, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ostrander?
- Nearby places include Spring Valley (5.6 mi), Le Roy (8.1 mi), Chester, IA (9 mi), Grand Meadow (9.6 mi), Wykoff (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023