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Montevideo, MN

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Population
5,335
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
929 ft
Median Home Value
$141,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$851/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$68,596
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Montevideo

Montevideo sits right where the Chippewa and Minnesota rivers meet in west-central Minnesota, giving this friendly town of about 5,400 residents a scenic setting with plenty of green space. As the Chippewa County seat, it serves as the main hub for the surrounding rural area, making it easy to run errands or get around on the region's main highways. You'll find quiet, tree-lined neighborhoods, historic brick storefronts, and a relaxed pace of life from the moment you arrive.

Montevideo Carnegie Library

Families appreciate the dedicated local school system, while the downtown area provides convenient access to local shops, dining, healthcare, and county services. The two river valleys create great opportunities for outdoor fun, whether you enjoy fishing, kayaking, exploring riverfront trails, or taking in the views from local park overlooks. Between seasonal community events and genuine small-town hospitality, it is an inviting place to put down roots.

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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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