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Taunton, MN
City in Lyon County, Minnesota.
Population
128
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
127
ZIP codes
0
Taunton and its ZIP codes
Taunton at a glance
- Taunton is 76% denser than Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Taunton, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lyon County. PPP loans are for Taunton.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,750
13,452 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,366
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$168M
FY 2026, $6,666 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Taunton, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
775
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
29
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 5°F
28.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Taunton, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Taunton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MinneotaCity | 4.7 mi | 1.5 |
| PorterCity | 6.1 mi | 2 |
| St. LeoCity | 8.4 mi | 0.3 |
| GhentCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| IvanhoeCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| CanbyCity | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| ArcoCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| LyndCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| MarshallCity | 17 mi | 10.3 |
| ClarkfieldCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| HendricksCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| CottonwoodCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| BoydCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| RussellCity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| Hazel RunCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| TylerCity | 22 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Taunton, MN in?
- Taunton is in Lyon County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Taunton, MN?
- About 128 people live in Taunton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Taunton?
- Nearby places include Minneota (4.7 mi), Porter (6.1 mi), St. Leo (8.4 mi), Ghent (10 mi), Ivanhoe (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023