Lester Prairie city, Minnesota
Lester Prairie city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lester Prairie city is a geographic entity located in McLeod County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,881. The land area covers 1.00 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,881 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 32.8 yrs | ±3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 685 | ±73 | 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 | 713 | ±74 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 685 | ±73 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 28 | ±24 |
| Median Home Value | $237,400 | ±$12,480 |
| Median Gross Rent | $688 | ±$74 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $96,544 | ±$12,848 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,836 | ±$3,941 |
| Poverty Rate | 3% | ±1.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 57 | ±31 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.8% | ±0.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,072 | ±158 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.5% | ±2.9% |
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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GUS Population: 1,895 (2024)
ID: 167539
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY CLERK/TREASURER
PO BOX 66, LESTER PRAIRIE MN 55354-0066
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GUS Population: 36,780 (2024)
ID: 167367
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ACCOUNTANT
2391 HENNEPIN AVE N, GLENCOE MN 55336-5031
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | HOWARD LAKE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | WACONIA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | COKATO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | COLOGNE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | COLOGNE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | DASSEL, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | COKATO, 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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Crown College
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College | 14.4 mi away | 8700 College View Drive, Saint Bonifacius, MN, 55375-9001 |
9524464100
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WINSTED PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 180 MAIN AVENUE W, WINSTED, MN, 55395 |
(320) 485-3909
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GLENCOE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 1107 11TH STREET E, SUITE 207, GLENCOE, MN, 55336 |
(320) 864-3919
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NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 314 ELM STREET WEST, NORWOOD-YOUNG AMERIC, MN, 55368 |
(952) 303-0403
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WATERTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 309 LEWIS AVENUE, WATERTOWN, MN, 55388 |
(952) 303-0406
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HOWARD LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 817 8TH AVE, HOWARD LAKE, MN, 55349 |
(320) 543-2020
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WACONIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 217 S. VINE STREET, WACONIA, MN, 55387 |
(952) 303-0405
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ST. BONIFACIUS LIBRARY
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 8624 KENNEDY MEMORIAL DRIVE, ST BONIFACIUS, MN, 55375 |
(612) 543-6100
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COKATO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.2 mi away | 175 4TH STREET WEST, COKATO, MN, 55321 |
(320) 286-5760
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HUTCHINSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 50 HASSAN STREET SE, HUTCHINSON, MN, 55350 |
(320) 587-2368
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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 DASSEL 3SE, MN US, located 16.1 miles from Lester Prairie city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.0° | 2.0° | 11.5° | 0.58" | 5.6" |
| February | 26.0° | 5.8° | 15.9° | 0.85" | 11.4" |
| March | 39.0° | 19.3° | 29.2° | 1.38" | 6.0" |
| April | 54.8° | 33.8° | 44.3° | 2.70" | 5.1" |
| May | 68.4° | 47.1° | 57.8° | 3.97" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.9° | 58.1° | 68.0° | 4.42" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.3° | 62.0° | 72.1° | 3.49" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.9° | 59.5° | 69.7° | 3.43" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.1° | 50.6° | 61.8° | 3.30" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.1° | 37.1° | 47.6° | 2.47" | 0.7" |
| November | 40.8° | 23.4° | 32.1° | 1.25" | 2.9" |
| December | 26.4° | 10.9° | 18.7° | 0.85" | 9.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lester Prairie city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| New Germany city | City | 2.9 mi | — |
| Winsted city | City | 5.2 mi | — |
| Mayer city | City | 7.0 mi | — |
| Plato city | City | 7.7 mi | — |
| Silver Lake city | City | 8.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2708536728. • 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.