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Winger, MN
City in Polk County, Minnesota.
Population
157
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
484
ZIP codes
0
Winger and its ZIP codes
Winger at a glance
- Winger is about 6.7 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Winger, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Winger.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,767
12,003 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,060
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$211M
FY 2026, $6,767 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Winger, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,375
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
102
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / -5°F
26.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Winger, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Winger
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BejouCity | 6.5 mi | 0.3 |
| McIntoshCity | 8.3 mi | 1 |
| ErskineCity | 8.7 mi | 0.6 |
| FosstonCity | 11 mi | 2 |
| MentorCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| FertileCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| RiverlandCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| MahnomenCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| BeaulieuCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.9 |
| LengbyCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| GaryCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| MidwayCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| BrooksCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| Pine BendCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| The RanchCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| EbroCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Winger, MN in?
- Winger is in Polk County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Winger, MN?
- About 157 people live in Winger, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Winger?
- Nearby places include Bejou (6.5 mi), McIntosh (8.3 mi), Erskine (8.7 mi), Fosston (11 mi), Mentor (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023