What is the population of Heron Lake, Minnesota?

Heron Lake has a population of approximately 593 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Heron Lake, Minnesota located?

Heron Lake is located in Minnesota, United States, at approximate coordinates 43.7981°, -95.3198°.

What is the median household income in Heron Lake?

The median household income in Heron Lake is approximately $68,000 based on the most recent open data.

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Heron Lake

Total population

593

Median home value

$88,600

19.2%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$68,000

Heron Lake$68k

National$74k

Elevation433 m

Land area3.31 km²

Weather66°F · Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Coordinates43.80°, -95.32°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

433 m

Area

3.31 km²

Official website

www.heronlakecity.org

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Heron Lake is a city in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Heron Lake had a population of 602.

History & geography

History

Heron Lake was named in 1870 after a local lake where great blue herons were seen. Heron Lake was named after the Black-Crowned Night Heron.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Minnesota State Highway 60 serves as a main route in the community.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

45.8

Median home value

$88,600

Housing units

304

Poverty rate

9.2%

Unemployment

1.5%

Race & ethnicity

White

78.8%

Black

Asian

0.8%

Hispanic

15.2%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

43.7981

Longitude

-95.3198

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Today

66°F

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Tonight

56°F

Patchy Fog

Saturday

66°F

Chance Rain Showers

Saturday Night

53°F

Chance Rain Showers

Sunday

65°F

Chance Rain Showers

Sunday Night

48°F

Chance Rain Showers

Forecast for Heron Lake, MN from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

27.6%

Diabetes

8.8%

Adult obesity

36.3%

Binge drinking

20%

Adult smoking

13.9%

No leisure activity

23.1%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

30,425

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
890
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
884
Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
803
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
698
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
665
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
658
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
622
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
556

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary
High · OKABENA · 161 students · 17.9:1 ratio
HERON LAKE-OKABENA ELEMENTARY
Elementary · HERON LAKE · 133 students · 11.1:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).