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Rothsay, MN
City in Wilkin County, Minnesota.
Population
454
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
529
ZIP codes
0
Rothsay and its ZIP codes
Rothsay at a glance
- Rothsay is about 7.3 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Rothsay, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wilkin County. PPP loans are for Rothsay.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,897
1,649 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,320
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$71.8M
FY 2026, $11,036 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rothsay, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
620
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
35
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / -1°F
24.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rothsay, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Rothsay
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ErhardCity | 8.9 mi | 0.6 |
| ElizabethCity | 9.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Pelican RapidsCity | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| FoxhomeCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| BarnesvilleCity | 14 mi | 2 |
| Fergus FallsCity | 17 mi | 14.4 |
| KentCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| BreckenridgeCity | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| Wahpeton, NDCity | 21 mi | 5.4 |
| BakerCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
| Abercrombie, NDCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| DoranCity | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| WolvertonCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| UnderwoodCity | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| Dwight, NDCity | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| ComstockCity | 26 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rothsay, MN in?
- Rothsay is in Wilkin County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Rothsay, MN?
- About 454 people live in Rothsay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rothsay?
- Nearby places include Erhard (8.9 mi), Elizabeth (9.3 mi), Pelican Rapids (12 mi), Foxhome (13 mi), Barnesville (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023