Dundee, Mn, topo
Dundee’s story
147 years in pictures
Census counts: 217 in 1900, 73 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper and 2 maps from 1970 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1879Dundee is settled
DundeeMN
A town of 78, settled in 1879.
Population
78
2025 Census estimate · +8.3% since 2020
Median home value
$49K
Census ACS
Household income
$53K
median
Median age
38.9
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Dundee a good place to live?
33% of residents live below the poverty line in Dundee, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 7% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. No town among the 274 in Minnesota we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Dundee. Dundee has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
78 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Graham Lakes TownshipDundee
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Dundee: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Dundee, and how to reach them.
PowerCity Of Bigelow - (Mn)EIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterDundee water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Dundee’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereNobles County Auditor-TreasurerNobles County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP code5613156131 100%Census 2020
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 Dundee.
Climate
Dundee has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Dundee has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 82°, January nights drop to 6° and about 45 inches of snow falls in a winter.
45″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–26°
Spring34–55°
Summer59–80°
Fall36–58°
Oct 4
typical first frost
May 3
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Dundee stands out in Minnesota and nationally, with more of its adults who smoke cigarettes
19% of adults smoke cigarettes in Dundee, against 14% in Minnesota’s towns and 14% across U.S. towns. 29% of Dundee adults get no exercise outside work. Dundee beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| Dundee | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 14% | 14% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 10% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
1 better19 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Dundee | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.1% | 76.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.8% | 5.4% |
Sanford Westbrook Medical Center
14 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Dundee
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 58% of U.S. communities.
42risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHailTornadoes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
$187Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in April
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 194 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Dundee City Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Dundee
17pages on Dundee
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Dundee; the nearest are
Iowa Lakes Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Estherville, IA43.9 mi$7,392 in-state tuitionSouthwest Minnesota State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Marshall44.6 mi$10,361 in-state tuition
About 10 of every 100 Dundee residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
About Dundee
City in Minnesota, United States
Dundee is a city in Nobles County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 73 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,450 ft
Questions about Dundee
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Dundee, MN a good place to live?
Dundee has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.