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Heron Lake, MN

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Population
586
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,423 ft
Median Home Value
$88,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$833/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$68,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MinnesotaPopulation rankingHighest population places in MinnesotaNearest larger communityWorthington, Minnesota18 miles away · 13,979 residents.

About Heron Lake

Heron Lake is a city in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States. The 2020 census counted 602 residents. 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. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of Heron Lake, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For Heron Lake, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map. Minnesota State Highway 60 serves as a main route in the community.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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