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Windom, MN
City in Cottonwood County, Minnesota.
Population
4,799
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,172
ZIP codes
0
Windom and its ZIP codes
Windom at a glance
- Windom is about 16 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 157th among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $74,899, 16% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,700 (48% below Minnesota) and median rent is $806 a month.
Local data for Windom, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Windom, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,899
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$169,700
Median rent
$806/mo
Homeownership
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher
26.0%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
12.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,550), Norwegian Americans (689), Mexican Americans (380).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cottonwood County. PPP loans are for Windom.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,647
4,821 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,231
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$107M
FY 2026, $9,263 per person
How people get to work
Windom, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.0%
- Carpooled15.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 12.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Windom, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
657
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
59
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 8°F
31.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Windom, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Windom
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fish LakeCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Bingham LakeCity | 4.4 mi | 0.8 |
| WilderCity | 5.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Mountain LakeCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| Heron LakeCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| JeffersCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| OkabenaCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| LakefieldCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| StordenCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| ButterfieldCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| DundeeCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| JacksonCity | 18 mi | 5.2 |
| KinbraeCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| DarfurCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| OdinCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| ComfreyCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Windom, MN in?
- Windom is in Cottonwood County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Windom, MN?
- About 4,799 people live in Windom, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Windom?
- Nearby places include Fish Lake (4.3 mi), Bingham Lake (4.4 mi), Wilder (5.4 mi), Mountain Lake (11 mi), Heron Lake (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023