Comfrey, MN

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Population
375
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,130 ft
Median Home Value
$96,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$622/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$61,875
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Comfrey

Comfrey is a quiet, close-knit farming community tucked into southern Minnesota, straddling both Brown and Cottonwood counties. Life here moves at an easy, rural pace where neighbors know each other by name and community pride runs deep. The local K-12 public school sits right at the heart of town, rebuilt after a devastating 1998 tornado and serving as a supportive anchor for local families.

Beyond the residential streets, wide-open prairie and farmland stretch out in every direction. Outdoor recreation is close at hand, with Mound Creek Park offering camping, hiking trails, and a swimming beach just down the road. The nearby Jeffers Petroglyphs also draws visitors to view thousands of ancient Native American rock carvings preserved on the open bedrock. For anyone looking to trade city bustle for wide skies and a welcoming neighborhood, Comfrey offers peaceful, affordable small-town living.

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