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Winnebago, MN
City in Faribault County, Minnesota.
Population
1,280
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
548
ZIP codes
0
Winnebago and its ZIP codes
Winnebago at a glance
- Winnebago is about 7.6 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,643 a year, 33% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,900 (66% below Minnesota) and median rent is $713 a month.
Local data for Winnebago, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Winnebago, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,643
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$110,900
Median rent
$713/mo
Homeownership
72.9%
Bachelor's or higher
14.1%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (367), Mexican Americans (243), Norwegian Americans (131).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Faribault County. PPP loans are for Winnebago.
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
Winnebago, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.9%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Winnebago, 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° / 6°F
34.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Winnebago, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Winnebago
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DelavanCity | 7.4 mi | 1 |
| AmboyCity | 8.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Blue EarthCity | 8.6 mi | 3.3 |
| GranadaCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| EastonCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| NorthropCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Vernon CenterCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| TrumanCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| MapletonCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| FairmontCity | 16 mi | 15 |
| FrostCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Good ThunderCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| LewisvilleCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Minnesota LakeCity | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| ElmoreCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| Garden CityCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Winnebago, MN in?
- Winnebago is in Faribault County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Winnebago, MN?
- About 1,280 people live in Winnebago, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Winnebago?
- Nearby places include Delavan (7.4 mi), Amboy (8.6 mi), Blue Earth (8.6 mi), Granada (10 mi), Easton (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023