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Waltham, MN
City in Mower County, Minnesota.
Population
182
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
381
ZIP codes
0
Waltham and its ZIP codes
Waltham at a glance
- Waltham is about 5.3 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mower County. PPP loans are for Waltham.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,525
16,974 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,577
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$249M
FY 2026, $6,226 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Waltham, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
631
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
75
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 5°F
36.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waltham, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Waltham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SargeantCity | 3.8 mi | 0.8 |
| BrownsdaleCity | 5.1 mi | 0.4 |
| HayfieldCity | 5.2 mi | 1.3 |
| LansingCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Blooming PrairieCity | 9.7 mi | 1.4 |
| MapleviewCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| AustinCity | 11 mi | 13.5 |
| DexterCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| ElktonCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Dodge CenterCity | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| Rose CreekCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| KassonCity | 16 mi | 3.5 |
| High ForestCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| HollandaleCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| ClaremontCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| Grand MeadowCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waltham, MN in?
- Waltham is in Mower County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Waltham, MN?
- About 182 people live in Waltham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waltham?
- Nearby places include Sargeant (3.8 mi), Brownsdale (5.1 mi), Hayfield (5.2 mi), Lansing (6.6 mi), Blooming Prairie (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023