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Spicer, MN
City in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.
Population
1,222
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,000
ZIP codes
0
Spicer and its ZIP codes
Spicer at a glance
- Spicer is about 14 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $77,969 a year, 12% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $294,700 (11% below Minnesota) and median rent is $859 a month.
Local data for Spicer, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Spicer, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,969
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$294,700
Median rent
$859/mo
Homeownership
67.5%
Bachelor's or higher
29.9%
Median age
46.4
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (386), Norwegian Americans (235), Swedish Americans (183).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kandiyohi County. PPP loans are for Spicer.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,758
23,281 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,147
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$379M
FY 2026, $8,674 per person
How people get to work
Spicer, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.6%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.5%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Spicer, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
550
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
16
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 1°F
31.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Spicer, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Spicer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New LondonCity | 4.5 mi | 1.3 |
| KandiyohiCity | 7.2 mi | 0.4 |
| WillmarCity | 9.7 mi | 14.2 |
| AtwaterCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| RegalCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| PennockCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| Grove CityCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| PaynesvilleCity | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| BelgradeCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| SunburgCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Lake HenryCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| KerkhovenCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| BrootenCity | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| RoscoeCity | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Lake LillianCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| RaymondCity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Spicer, MN in?
- Spicer is in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Spicer, MN?
- About 1,222 people live in Spicer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Spicer?
- Nearby places include New London (4.5 mi), Kandiyohi (7.2 mi), Willmar (9.7 mi), Atwater (11 mi), Regal (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023