Hoffman, Minnesota, 2006
Hoffman’s story
139 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2005.
- 1887Hoffman is settled
HoffmanMN
This town of 704 people was settled in 1887.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: afiler from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
704
2025 Census estimate · +0.4% since 2020
Typical home
$242K
+6.7% in a year
Household income
$52K
median
Median age
33.4
years
Jobs based here
102
A commuter town
Is Hoffman a good place to live?
Only 4 of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Hoffman. Hoffman has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
704 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Land TownshipHoffman
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hoffman: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hoffman, and how to reach them.
PowerOtter Tail Power11.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHoffman water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hoffman’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 hereGrant County CourthouseGrant County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code5633956339 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 Hoffman.
Work & commute
The median household income in Hoffman is lower than in the typical Minnesota or U.S. town
Most people who work leave Hoffman to do it: just 3% work in town. Among residents locally, 17% live below the poverty line. Jobs based in the town fell to 102 in 2023, 45 fewer than in 2013. The top destinations are Alexandria (15%), Morris (11%) and Barrett (10%).
3%work in town
| Hoffman | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $52,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.3% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Hoffman3%
Alexandria15%
Morris11%
Barrett10%
Elbow Lake6%
19 mi
median commute distance
102
jobs based in Hoffman
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
Homes in Hoffman are worth about $242K, by Zillow’s estimate
The share of households in Hoffman who live in a home they own is 60%, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 75% and U.S. towns at 73%. Values rose 6.7% in the 12 months to September 2026. Also worth knowing: for Hoffman, the typical rent is $866 a month.
$242KZillow home value
| Hoffman | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 60% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $866 a month | $1,196 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Hoffman$242K
Minnesota$349K
+6.7%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
45″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter5–23°
Spring32–53°
Summer57–79°
Fall35–55°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 4
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Hoffman is
31% of adults feel lonely in Hoffman. The share of adults in Hoffman who have obesity is 39%, above both Minnesota’s towns (35%) and U.S. towns (35%).
| Hoffman | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 36% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 75% | 79% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
0 better27 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Hoffman | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.8% | 8.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.5% | 5.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 6.8% | 5.4% |
Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services
14.1 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Hoffman faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Of the losses FEMA expects in Hoffman, 52% come from inland flooding and 20% from cold waves. Compared with 54% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage locally is lower.
46risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hoffman
17pages on Hoffman
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hoffman; the nearest are
University of Minnesota-MorrisUniversity or college · Public · Morris17.7 mi$14,526 in-state tuitionAlexandria Technical & Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Alexandria20.1 mi$6,236 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Hoffman residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Hoffman for work
Where Hoffman’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
102jobs based in Hoffman
3%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Hoffman
City in Minnesota, United States
Hoffman is a city in Grant County, Minnesota, United States, along the Chippewa River. The population was 698 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,247 ft
- ZIP code
- 56339
- Area code
- 320
Questions about Hoffman
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hoffman, MN a good place to live?
Hoffman has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.