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Wilder, MN
City in Jackson County, Minnesota.
Population
32
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
41
ZIP codes
0
Wilder and its ZIP codes
Wilder at a glance
- Wilder is 44% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Wilder.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,913
4,837 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,364
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$81.91M
FY 2026, $8,200 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wilder, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
640
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
22
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 8°F
31.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near Wilder
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WindomCity | 5.4 mi | 4.1 |
| Heron LakeCity | 6.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Fish LakeCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.9 |
| OkabenaCity | 8.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Bingham LakeCity | 9.8 mi | 0.8 |
| LakefieldCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| DundeeCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| KinbraeCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| JeffersCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| StordenCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| BrewsterCity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| Mountain LakeCity | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| JacksonCity | 17 mi | 5.2 |
| WestbrookCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| FuldaCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| AlphaCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wilder, MN in?
- Wilder is in Jackson County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Wilder, MN?
- About 32 people live in Wilder, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wilder?
- Nearby places include Windom (5.4 mi), Heron Lake (6.3 mi), Fish Lake (7.9 mi), Okabena (8.4 mi), Bingham Lake (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023