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Worthington, MN
City in Nobles County, Minnesota.
Population
13,780
Land area
8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,733
ZIP codes
0
Worthington and its ZIP codes
Worthington at a glance
- Worthington is about 24 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- It is the 83rd most populous of 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- Households here earn a median of $61,797 a year, 31% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $210,300 (36% below Minnesota) and median rent is $938 a month.
Local data for Worthington, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Worthington, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,797
Poverty rate
17.6%
Median home value
$210,300
Median rent
$938/mo
Homeownership
67.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.8%
Median age
33.5
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,842), German Americans (2,814), Guatemalan Americans (1,714).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nobles County. PPP loans are for Worthington.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,941
9,959 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,203
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$153M
FY 2026, $6,854 per person
How people get to work
Worthington, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.7%
- Carpooled17.6%
- Public transit2.7%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Worthington, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
723
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
18
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
30.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Worthington, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.6%
U.S. 11.1% +10.5 pts
Cities near Worthington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrewsterCity | 7.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Round LakeCity | 9.2 mi | 0.7 |
| BigelowCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| RushmoreCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| KinbraeCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| WilmontCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Ocheyedan, IACity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Harris, IACity | 15 mi | 1 |
| OkabenaCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| DundeeCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| FuldaCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| AdrianCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| Heron LakeCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| Sibley, IACity | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| Lake Park, IACity | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| LismoreCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Worthington, MN in?
- Worthington is in Nobles County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Worthington, MN?
- About 13,780 people live in Worthington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Worthington?
- Nearby places include Brewster (7.8 mi), Round Lake (9.2 mi), Bigelow (10 mi), Rushmore (10 mi), Kinbrae (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023