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Pipestone, MN
City in Pipestone County, Minnesota.
Population
4,129
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
996
ZIP codes
0
Pipestone and its ZIP codes
Pipestone at a glance
- Pipestone is about 14 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 176th among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $67,568, 24% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,100 (65% below Minnesota) and median rent is $740 a month.
Local data for Pipestone, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pipestone, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,568
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$114,100
Median rent
$740/mo
Homeownership
70.1%
Bachelor's or higher
25.4%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
13.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,477), Norwegian Americans (783), Dutch Americans (394).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pipestone County. PPP loans are for Pipestone.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,558
4,239 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,271
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$52.5M
FY 2026, $5,566 per person
How people get to work
Pipestone, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 13.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pipestone, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
620
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
28.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pipestone, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Pipestone
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IhlenCity | 6.4 mi | 0.4 |
| HatfieldCity | 7.1 mi | 2.8 |
| Pleasant Valley Colony, SDCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.5 |
| TroskyCity | 8.6 mi | 1.4 |
| HollandCity | 8.7 mi | 0.9 |
| WoodstockCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| JasperCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| EdgertonCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Ward, SDTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Flandreau, SDCity | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| Egan, SDCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| RuthtonCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| HardwickCity | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| Trent, SDTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| Sherman, SDTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Lake WilsonCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pipestone, MN in?
- Pipestone is in Pipestone County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Pipestone, MN?
- About 4,129 people live in Pipestone, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pipestone?
- Nearby places include Ihlen (6.4 mi), Hatfield (7.1 mi), Pleasant Valley Colony, SD (8.6 mi), Trosky (8.6 mi), Holland (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023