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Willow River, MN
City in Pine County, Minnesota.
Population
342
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
192
ZIP codes
0
Willow River and its ZIP codes
Willow River at a glance
- Willow River is about 2.7 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Willow River, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pine County. PPP loans are for Willow River.
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,335
7,906 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,677
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$215M
FY 2026, $7,454 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Willow River, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
483
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
106
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 1°F
31.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Willow River, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Willow River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RutledgeCity | 4.6 mi | 2.9 |
| Sturgeon LakeCity | 4.6 mi | 3.8 |
| DenhamCity | 5.8 mi | 1.3 |
| BrunoCity | 8.4 mi | 1 |
| FinlaysonCity | 9.1 mi | 2.4 |
| AskovCity | 9.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Moose LakeCity | 9.3 mi | 3.3 |
| Kettle RiverCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| KerrickCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| SandstoneCity | 13 mi | 5.3 |
| BarnumCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| MahtowaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 10.6 |
| McGrathCity | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| HinckleyCity | 22 mi | 3.8 |
| CromwellCity | 25 mi | 1.8 |
| WrightCity | 26 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Willow River, MN in?
- Willow River is in Pine County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Willow River, MN?
- About 342 people live in Willow River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Willow River?
- Nearby places include Rutledge (4.6 mi), Sturgeon Lake (4.6 mi), Denham (5.8 mi), Bruno (8.4 mi), Finlayson (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023