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Wells, MN
City in Faribault County, Minnesota.
Population
2,296
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,100
ZIP codes
0
Wells and its ZIP codes
Wells at a glance
- Wells is about 15 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,156 a year, 32% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,900 (68% below Minnesota) and median rent is $694 a month.
Local data for Wells, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wells, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,156
Poverty rate
8.7%
Median home value
$103,900
Median rent
$694/mo
Homeownership
76.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
17.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (912), Norwegian Americans (263), Irish Americans (176).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Faribault County. PPP loans are for Wells.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,484
4,468 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,682
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$126M
FY 2026, $9,069 per person
How people get to work
Wells, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 17.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wells, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
423
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
34.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wells, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Wells
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FreebornCity | 8.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Minnesota LakeCity | 8.4 mi | 1.6 |
| EastonCity | 8.8 mi | 0.9 |
| AldenCity | 9.3 mi | 1 |
| WaltersCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| HartlandCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| WaldorfCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| BricelynCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| CongerCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| ManchesterCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| KiesterCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| DelavanCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| FrostCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| New RichlandCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| MapletonCity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| PembertonCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wells, MN in?
- Wells is in Faribault County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Wells, MN?
- About 2,296 people live in Wells, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wells?
- Nearby places include Freeborn (8.2 mi), Minnesota Lake (8.4 mi), Easton (8.8 mi), Alden (9.3 mi), Walters (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023