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Yellow Medicine County, MN
9 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota.
Population
9,451
Land area
759sq mi
People per sq mi
12
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Yellow Medicine County
Yellow Medicine County at a glance
- Yellow Medicine County is 83% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,000, 17% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,700 (53% below Minnesota) and median rent is $678 a month.
- Its largest cities are Granite Falls (2,685), Canby (1,556) and Clarkfield (913).
Local data for Yellow Medicine County, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Yellow Medicine County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,000
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$154,700
Prices -3.2% in a year
Median rent
$678/mo
Homeownership
84.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.7%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,590), Norwegian Americans (2,587), Irish Americans (596).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, +2.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,293
3,610 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,156
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$81.03M
FY 2026, $8,505 per person
PPP loans
$35.95M
1,427 loans, 3,853 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$106K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Yellow Medicine County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.8%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Yellow Medicine County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
402
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
11
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 5°F
28.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Yellow Medicine County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Yellow Medicine County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Yellow Medicine County, MN?
- Granite Falls is the largest city or town in Yellow Medicine County, with about 2,685 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Yellow Medicine County?
- Yellow Medicine County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 56220, 56223, 56237, 56241, 56245.
- What is the population of Yellow Medicine County, MN?
- About 9,451 people live in Yellow Medicine County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Yellow Medicine County?
- Yellow Medicine County borders Lyon County, Redwood County, Renville County, Chippewa County, Lac qui Parle County, Lincoln County, Deuel County, SD.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023