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Peterson, MN
City in Fillmore County, Minnesota.
Population
244
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
513
ZIP codes
0
Peterson and its ZIP codes
Peterson at a glance
- Peterson is about 7.1 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Peterson, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fillmore County. PPP loans are for Peterson.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.7 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
Peterson, 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
82° / 5°F
36.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Peterson, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Peterson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rushford VillageCity | 1.8 mi | 33.5 |
| RushfordCity | 4.4 mi | 1.7 |
| WhalanCity | 5.9 mi | 0.4 |
| LanesboroCity | 8.7 mi | 1.5 |
| HoustonCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| LewistonCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| UticaCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| PrestonCity | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| FountainCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| St. CharlesCity | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| StocktonCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| ChatfieldCity | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| CantonCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| HarmonyCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Spring GroveCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| MabelCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Peterson, MN in?
- Peterson is in Fillmore County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Peterson, MN?
- About 244 people live in Peterson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Peterson?
- Nearby places include Rushford Village (1.8 mi), Rushford (4.4 mi), Whalan (5.9 mi), Lanesboro (8.7 mi), Houston (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023