MizpahMN
A town of 51, settled in 1901.
Is Mizpah a good place to live?
5.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Mizpah, below both the Minnesota town median (33%) and the median of U.S. towns (29%). Among 275 Minnesota towns, just 4 have a lower January low than Mizpah. Mizpah has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
51 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Mizpah: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Mizpah, 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 Mizpah.
High risk in Mizpah, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
A typical July afternoon in Mizpah is cooler than in the typical Minnesota or U.S. town
At 78°F, Mizpah’s July high is against 82°F in Minnesota’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns. Mizpah has cold winters and pleasant summers.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Mizpah stands out in Minnesota and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
41% of Mizpah adults have high blood pressure. Only 1 of the 272 Minnesota towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Mizpah. 38% of Mizpah adults have obesity.
| Mizpah | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 10% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Mizpah | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82% | 76.1% |
| More adults getting a yearly checkup | 77.9% | 74.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.5% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0% of Mizpah is conserved land
2.8 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. Mizpah’s trail density is 0.9 miles per square mile.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Mizpah
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Mizpah; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Mizpah residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
About Mizpah
City in Minnesota, United States
Mizpah is a city in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. Its population was 58 at the 2020 census. U.S. Highway 71 and County Road 36 are two of the main routes in Mizpah.
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- Area
- 3.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,378 ft
- ZIP code
- 56660
- Area code
- 216
Questions about Mizpah
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Mizpah, MN a good place to live?
Mizpah has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.