Village of, 1968
Mound’s story
132 years in pictures
Census counts: 206 in 1930, 9,398 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1968 and 3 maps from 1905 on.
- 1894Mound is settled
MoundMN
A town of 9,064, settled in 1894. Public schools that outperform most of Minnesota.
Trash & recyclingPopulation
9,064
2025 Census estimate · −3.6% since 2020
Typical home
$384K
+1.3% in a year
Household income
$87K
median
Median age
47.2
years
Jobs based here
1,094
A commuter town
TownGrade
A+
#18 of 271 in MN
Why does Mound grade so well?
Few places in the country grade higher. Mound earns an A+, 18th of 271 graded towns in Minnesota. Its schools outperform 95% of the state's, CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 90% of the country, and natural-hazard risk is low. Its lowest mark, a B−, is in cost of living. Mound’s average trip to work is 31 minutes, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 23 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes.
What makes Mound stand out
Where Mound beats most towns.
Westonka Public School District
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Shirley Hills Primary School | K–4 | 447 |
| Our Lady of the Lake School | PK–8 | 178 |
| Grandview Middle School | 5–7 | 606 |
SchoolsA+
#13 of the 274 Minnesota towns we grade for schools
NCES · EDFacts.
Natural hazardsA−
Low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave Mound for work
Where Mound’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,094jobs based in Mound
6%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Mound grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Minnesota), ordered by how far Mound is from typical.
SchoolsA+Open →HealthRidgeview Medical Center 8.9 miles awayAOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 22% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →Jobs & income$87K median household incomeB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 9.4 of 20; 8.2% of households have no car; 1.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →Cost of livingB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trails; 2% conserved landB−Open →History7 notable people born hereCOpen →Civic life6.5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsBOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market55 days on market–Open →Who lives here45% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 79 attractions →U.S. Bank Stadium and 67 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Mound. Close and well known come first.
Big draw20 mi Stadium & arenaU.S. Bank Stadium
5 mi LakeLake Minnetonka
19 mi Stadium & arenaTarget Field
21 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Stadium
14 mi Theme parkValleyfair
27 mi Stadium & arenaGrand Casino ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
U.S. Bank Stadium: Darb02, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lake Minnetonka: Dan, CC BY 2.0 · Target Field: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Valleyfair: https://www.flickr.com/photos/clumpinglitter/, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Mound: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Mound, and how to reach them.
PowerXcel Energy17.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMound water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpHire your ownNo town pickup: you hire a private haulerTown site
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 hereHennepin County Gov't CenterHennepin County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2021
ZIP code5536455364 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 Mound.
Mound has schools in the top 5% of Minnesota, costs less than Spring Park or any other town next door and has a shorter frost-free season than most of the country, though not than most of Minnesota.
SchoolsA+
Mound’s grade for schools is an A+
Its A+ ranks #13 of the 274 Minnesota towns we grade for schools.
Its public schools are run by the Westonka Public School District. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
95%of MN districts it outscoresA+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 5–7 | Grades 5–7 | 606 | A |
| Shirley Hills Primary SchoolTop results in townGrades K–4 | Grades K–4 | 447 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MN on state tests and graduation
HealthA
Mound’s grade for health is an A
Its widest gap with Minnesota is tooth loss: 5.7% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 8.9% statewide.
26% of Mound adults sleep under 7 hours. Mound beats the Minnesota average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 28% of Mound adults have obesity.
90%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Mound | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 30% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 35% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 25% | 23% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 8.4% | 10% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
6 better25 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Mound | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.7% | 8.9% |
| Fewer adults with obesity | 27.8% | 33.5% |
| More adults with depression | 27.2% | 24.4% |
Ridgeview Medical Center
8.9 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
83rd
percentile among MN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
Most working residents commute out of Mound
Mound has 1,094 jobs for its 4,681 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out. The average commute takes 31 minutes, against 22.7 across Minnesota.
Most working residents leave Mound for work: only 6% work in town. 25% of workers work from home in Mound. Since 2013, Mound has added 196 jobs, to 1,094 in 2023.
6%work in town
| Mound | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 25% | 14% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.9% | 9.9% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 7% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Mound6%
Minneapolis12%
Eden Prairie7%
Minnetonka7%
Plymouth5%
14 mi
median commute distance
1,094
jobs based in Mound
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 64% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Low risk in Mound, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 78% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Mound.
22risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
5
paid flood claims since 1978
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Minnesota overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 49% of residents (38% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 13% of residents (22% statewide). Mound’s median age is 47.2 years. Mound has lost 3.6% of its people since 2020, down to 9,064 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
47.2median age · MN 38.8
| Mound | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.2 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 17% | 23% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 45% | 33% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 20% | 17% | 18% |
MoundMinnesotaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school23%
Some college20%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s32%
Graduate13%
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.3 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Mound | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.5% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.8% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.6% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 16.8% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.7% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18.4% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.5% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.8% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.2% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 23.4% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.2% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 32.2% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Mound
The Chanhassen Wsfo weather station, 7 miles away, records that the frost-free season runs about 160 days: shorter than most of the country, but longer than 84% of Minnesota places with climate records. July afternoons average 82.2°: cooler than most of the country, but hotter than 81% of Minnesota places with climate records; January nights average 5.5°.
Mound has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The January low in Mound is 6°F. About 55 inches of snow falls in a winter.
55″snow a winter
| Mound | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 6°F | 6°F | 22°F |
| July high | 82°F | 82°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–26°
Spring35–55°
Summer60–80°
Fall38–57°
Oct 9
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade B−
Homes in Mound are worth about $384K, by Zillow’s estimate
Its typical home is the least expensive on its borders; Spring Park is next at $586K.
The typical Mound home is worth about $384,000, up 1.3% in a year, 10% above the Minnesota typical home.
$384KZillow home value
| Mound | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,098 a month | $1,199 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 75% | 75% | 73% |
Typical home value
Mound$384K
Minnesota$349K
Market temperature
55
days on market
98%
sale-to-list price
+1.3%
value change, 1 year
10
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
2.1%conserved
2.1%
conserved · 67 of 3,226 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mound Marina | 0.1 mi | 10 |
| 2. Surfside Park | — | 4 |
| 3. Swenson Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Mound
19pages on Mound
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Mound
Crown CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Saint Bonifacius5.2 mi$31,410 tuitionAdler Graduate SchoolUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Minnetonka12.4 miHerzing University-MinneapolisUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · St. Louis Park12.7 mi$13,450 tuition
About 3 of every 100 Mound residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
Famous people from Mound
7 notable people were born in Mound.
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About Mound
City in Minnesota, United States
Mound is a city in western Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 9,398 at the 2020 census. Mound was the birthplace of the Tonka truck that is named after Lake Minnetonka, which the eastern part of town sits on. Mound is 22 miles (35 km) west of Minneapolis, the county seat.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 5.0 sq mi
- ZIP code
- 55364
- Area code
- 612
Mound’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Mound.
At #18 in MN, it grades higher overall than all 3 graded towns on its borders; Minnetrista (A+) comes closest.
MinnetristaSpring ParkOronoShorewoodMound
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MN rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mound | #18 | A+ | B− | — | A+ | A |
| Minnetrista | #35 | A+ | D | A | A | A+ |
| Spring Park | — | — | D | — | A+ | A− |
| Orono | #56 | A | D | A− | A+ | A+ |
| Shorewood | #47 | A | D | — | A+ | A+ |
Spring Park has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Mound, Spring Park and Shorewood report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Mound with a neighbor →
Questions about Mound
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Mound, MN a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Mound grades A+ overall, better than 98% of U.S. towns and #18 of 271 in Minnesota. It grades A for health and A+ for schools.
Is Mound, MN expensive?
That is 3.9 years of the area's median household income ($99,833 across the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.
What is Mound, MN known for?
7 notable people were born here, including Kevin Sorbo and Henning Linden.