Dakota city, Minnesota
Dakota city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Dakota city is a geographic entity located in Winona County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 288. The land area covers 0.55 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 288 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43 yrs | ±6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 122 | ±22 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 159 | ±31 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 122 | ±22 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 37 | ±21 |
| Median Home Value | $236,200 | ±$21,503 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $95,357 | ±$16,406 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,343 | ±$6,306 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% | ±2.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 8 | ±7 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% | ±3.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 175 | ±35 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.3% | ±2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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CITY OF DAKOTA
GUS Population: 290 (2024)
ID: 167689
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX 417, DAKOTA MN 55925-0417
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GUS Population: 49,973 (2024)
ID: 128645
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
177 MAIN ST, WINONA MN 55987-6578
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | La Crosse, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | La Crosse, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | La Crosse, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Onalaska, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | La Crosse, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Holmen, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Galesville, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Galesville, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Galesville, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | HOUSTON, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska
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College | 8.2 mi away | 566 Theater Rd, Onalaska, WI, 54650 |
6087837400
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F.J. ROBERS LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 2548 LAKESHORE DR., LA CROSSE, WI, 54603 |
(608) 783-0052
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Western Technical College
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College | 8.4 mi away | 400 7th St. North, La Crosse, WI, 54601 |
6087859200
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LA CRESCENT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 321 MAIN STREET, LA CRESCENT, MN, 55947 |
(507) 895-4047
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
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College | 8.8 mi away | 1725 State St, La Crosse, WI, 54601-9959 |
6087858000
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LA CROSSE COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 121 W. LEGION ST., HOLMEN, WI, 54636 |
(608) 526-9600
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Viterbo University
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College | 9.1 mi away | 900 Viterbo Drive, La Crosse, WI, 54601-8804 |
6087963001
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ONALASKA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 741 OAK AVE. S., ONALASKA, WI, 54650 |
(608) 781-9568
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Minnesota State College Southeast
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College | 15.4 mi away | 1250 Homer Rd, Winona, MN, 55987 |
5074532700
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NORTH COMMUNITY BRANCH
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 1552 KANE ST., LA CROSSE, WI, 54603 |
(608) 789-7102
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LA CRESCENT DAM 7, MN US, located 3.6 miles from Dakota city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.5° | 11.7° | 18.6° | 1.17" | 11.2" |
| February | 30.1° | 14.5° | 22.3° | 1.17" | 8.4" |
| March | 42.1° | 27.0° | 34.6° | 1.93" | 5.7" |
| April | 56.9° | 40.2° | 48.6° | 4.07" | 1.6" |
| May | 68.2° | 51.5° | 59.9° | 5.07" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.0° | 62.6° | 70.3° | 5.44" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.8° | 66.8° | 74.3° | 4.21" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.6° | 64.5° | 72.1° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.6° | 55.8° | 63.7° | 3.87" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.5° | 44.4° | 51.5° | 2.97" | 0.1" |
| November | 43.0° | 30.9° | 37.0° | 1.98" | 1.2" |
| December | 30.1° | 19.3° | 24.7° | 1.44" | 9.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Dresbach CDP | CDP | 1.4 mi | — |
| Brice Prairie CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
| French Island CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
| La Crescent city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Holmen village | Village | 6.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2716914518. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.