DarwinMN
A town of 333, settled in 1869.
Is Darwin a good place to live?
16% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Darwin, below both Minnesota’s towns (33%) and U.S. towns (29%). Darwin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
333 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Darwin: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Darwin, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Darwin.
With 0.2 jobs for every working resident, most of Darwin’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Darwin for work: only 0% work in town. At $70,000, Darwin’s median household income is where Minnesota’s towns sit at $90,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. Darwin’s average trip to work is 22 minutes.
| Darwin | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 7% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Darwin
Darwin has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Darwin is 82°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Darwin is
Darwin tracks Minnesota closely on all 32 CDC measures. 19% of Darwin adults binge drink.
| Darwin | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 36% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 75% | 79% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 12% | 14% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Darwin’s typical home value is about $377K
The typical Darwin home is worth about $377,000, up 8.8% in a year, 8% above the Minnesota typical home. 81% of households own their home in Darwin.
| Darwin | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $791 a month | $1,196 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 81% | 75% | 73% |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Veterans Memorial Project | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Darwin faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 51% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Darwin
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Darwin; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Darwin residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
100% of working residents leave Darwin for work
Where Darwin’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Darwin
City in Minnesota, United States
Darwin is a city in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 348 at the 2020 census. It is one of several places claiming to be home of the largest ball of twine in the world.
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- Area
- 2.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,129 ft
- ZIP code
- 55324
- Area code
- 320
Questions about Darwin
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Darwin, MN a good place to live?
Darwin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.