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Walnut Grove, MN

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Population
732
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,214 ft
Median Home Value
$90,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$621/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$58,125
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Walnut Grove

Walnut Grove is a quiet, tight-knit community of around 750 residents in southwestern Minnesota, nestled right along Plum Creek. Best known as the childhood home of Laura Ingalls Wilder, the town warmly embraces its pioneer heritage. Every summer, visitors and locals gather for the annual outdoor Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant, while the downtown museum has been a beloved local staple for half a century.

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Beyond the frontier history, day-to-day life moves at a relaxed, friendly pace where neighbors look out for one another. Students attend the consolidated Westbrook-Walnut Grove school district, and families often spend warm weekends fishing along the creek or camping at nearby Lake Shetek State Park. It is an appealing spot for anyone seeking affordable prairie living and the genuine warmth of a classic small town.

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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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