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Spring Valley, MN
City in Fillmore County, Minnesota.
Population
2,307
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
780
ZIP codes
0
Spring Valley and its ZIP codes
Spring Valley at a glance
- Spring Valley is about 11 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,339, 26% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,800 (51% below Minnesota) and median rent is $915 a month.
Local data for Spring Valley, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Spring Valley, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,339
Poverty rate
9.3%
Median home value
$160,800
Median rent
$915/mo
Homeownership
75.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.1%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (713), Norwegian Americans (485), Irish Americans (229).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fillmore County. PPP loans are for Spring Valley.
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
How people get to work
Spring Valley, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.9%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Spring Valley, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Spring Valley, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Spring Valley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OstranderCity | 5.6 mi | 0.5 |
| WykoffCity | 6.2 mi | 0.9 |
| RacineCity | 7.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Grand MeadowCity | 9.1 mi | 0.7 |
| StewartvilleCity | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| FountainCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| High ForestCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Le RoyCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Chester, IACity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| ChatfieldCity | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| PrestonCity | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| DexterCity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| TaopiCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| ElktonCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| Lime Springs, IACity | 17 mi | 1 |
| MarionCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Spring Valley, MN in?
- Spring Valley is in Fillmore County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Spring Valley, MN?
- About 2,307 people live in Spring Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Spring Valley?
- Nearby places include Ostrander (5.6 mi), Wykoff (6.2 mi), Racine (7.6 mi), Grand Meadow (9.1 mi), Stewartville (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023