Montevideo city, Minnesota
Montevideo city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Montevideo city is a geographic entity located in Chippewa County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,335. The land area covers 4.73 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,335 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.9 yrs | ±1.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,274 | ±122 | 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 | 2,545 | ±138 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,274 | ±122 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 271 | ±136 |
| Median Home Value | $141,000 | ±$10,078 |
| Median Gross Rent | $851 | ±$37 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $68,596 | ±$13,761 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,459 | ±$2,266 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.6% | ±6.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,013 | ±333 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,422 | ±179 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.7% | ±4.7% |
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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GUS Population: 5,300 (2024)
ID: 208458
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY MGR
PO BOX 517, MONTEVIDEO MN 56265-0517
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GUS Population: 12,299 (2024)
ID: 167353
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY AUDITOR TREAS
629 NORTH 11TH STREET, MONTEVIDEO MN 56265
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | GRANITE FALLS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | MONTEVIDEO, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-10 | MONTEVIDEO, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | MONTEVIDEO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | MONTEVIDEO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | MONTEVIDEO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | MONTEVIDEO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | MONTEVIDEO, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | MONTEVIDEO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-04 | MONTEVIDEO, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CHIPPEWA COUNTY HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 824 NORTH 11TH STREET, MONTEVIDEO, MN, 56265 |
(320) 269-8877
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Minnesota West Community and Technical College
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College | 12.4 mi away | 1593 11th Ave, Granite Falls, MN, 56241 |
8006582330
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MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 224 SOUTH FIRST STREET, MONTEVIDEO, MN, 56265 |
(320) 269-6501
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CLARKFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 812 10TH AVENUE, CLARKFIELD, MN, 56223 |
(320) 669-7651
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MAYNARD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 123 MABEL AVENUE, MAYNARD, MN, 56260 |
(320) 367-2143
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GRANITE FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.9 mi away | 155 7TH AVENUE, GRANITE FALLS, MN, 56241 |
(320) 564-3738
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MILAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.7 mi away | 235 N 2ND STREET, MILAN, MN, 56262 |
(320) 734-4792
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DAWSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.7 mi away | 676 PINE STREET, DAWSON, MN, 56232 |
(320) 769-2069
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CLARA CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 17.0 mi away | 126 N MAIN STREET, CLARA CITY, MN, 56222 |
(320) 847-3535
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APPLETON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.6 mi away | 50 E ROONEY AVE, APPLETON, MN, 56208 |
(320) 289-1681
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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 MONTEVIDEO 1SW, MN US, located 1.9 miles from Montevideo city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.9° | 2.0° | 11.9° | 0.67" | 8.0" |
| February | 26.8° | 5.4° | 16.1° | 0.76" | 9.9" |
| March | 39.3° | 18.4° | 28.8° | 1.90" | 7.9" |
| April | 55.3° | 31.7° | 43.5° | 2.48" | 4.6" |
| May | 68.8° | 45.4° | 57.1° | 3.66" | 0.1" |
| June | 78.5° | 56.1° | 67.3° | 4.35" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.2° | 59.8° | 71.0° | 3.82" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.1° | 57.1° | 68.6° | 3.96" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.5° | 48.1° | 60.8° | 3.01" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.0° | 34.7° | 46.9° | 2.46" | 0.4" |
| November | 41.8° | 21.1° | 31.4° | 1.56" | 4.3" |
| December | 27.6° | 9.1° | 18.3° | 0.82" | 10.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montevideo city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Watson city | City | 5.8 mi | — |
| Boyd city | City | 11.4 mi | — |
| Clarkfield city | City | 11.9 mi | — |
| Maynard city | City | 12.5 mi | — |
| Granite Falls city | City | 13.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2702343720. • 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.