Meire GroveMN
A town of 185, settled in 1873.
Is Meire Grove a good place to live?
Meire Grove’s median age is 29.6 years, below both Minnesota’s towns (39.9 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Meire Grove has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
185 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Meire Grove: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Meire Grove, 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 Meire Grove.
More young adults than Minnesota overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 41% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 25% of residents (38% statewide). Meire Grove has grown 3.9% since 2020, to 185 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 32% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 39% across Minnesota.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
54% women, 46% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.9 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Meire Grove | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.4% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 13.2% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 28.1% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 4.2% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.4% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.8% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.2% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 35.1% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 13.5% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.6% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.3% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.2% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Meire Grove has 0.2 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Meire Grove for work: only 3% work in town. Meire Grove’s median household income is $62,000, below both the Minnesota town median ($90,000) and the median of U.S. towns ($80,000). 12% of residents live below the poverty line in Meire Grove.
| Meire Grove | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.6% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Meire Grove
Meire Grove has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Meire Grove’s July high is 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Meire Grove is
Meire Grove beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 21% of Meire Grove adults binge drink.
| Meire Grove | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 73% | 75% | 79% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 8.8% | 10% | 12% |
| What stands out | Meire Grove | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 72.9% | 68.7% |
| Fewer adults getting cholesterol checked | 82.4% | 85.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Meire Grove
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 56% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The median home in Meire Grove sells for about $221K
The median rent in Meire Grove is $863 a month.
| Meire Grove | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 62% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $863 a month | $1,196 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Meire Grove has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
0.0 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Meire Grove Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Meire Grove
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Meire Grove; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Meire Grove residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
97% of working residents leave Meire Grove for work
Where Meire Grove’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Meire Grove
City in Minnesota, United States
Meire Grove ( MIRE) is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Meire Grove had a population of 180. It is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area. Minnesota State Highway 4 serves as a main route in the community, and Interstate 94/U.S. Highway 52 is nearby.
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- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,280 ft
Questions about Meire Grove
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Is Meire Grove, MN a good place to live?
Meire Grove has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.