Quickstad Farm Implement Company · National Register of Historic Places
Peterson’s story
171 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1855Peterson is settled
PetersonMN
A town of 226, settled in 1855.
Quickstad Farm Implement Company · Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
226
2025 Census estimate · −2.6% since 2020
Median home value
$134K
Census ACS
Household income
$71K
median
Median age
29.8
years
Jobs based here
18
A commuter town
Is Peterson a good place to live?
Only 4 of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare have a lower median age than Peterson. Quickstad Farm Implement Company is on the National Register of Historic Places. Peterson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
226 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Peterson: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Peterson, and how to reach them.
PowerCity of PetersonEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterPeterson water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Peterson’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 hereFillmore County AuditorFillmore County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code5596255962 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 Peterson.
Natural hazards
In Peterson, the FEMA risk score runs higher than in the typical Minnesota or U.S. town
Peterson’s FEMA risk score is 84 of 100, against 40 of 100 in Minnesota’s towns and 44 of 100 across U.S. towns.
84risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Peterson stands out in Minnesota and nationally: a smaller share of its working residents work locally
0.9% of working residents work locally in Peterson, below both Minnesota’s towns (9.8%) and U.S. towns (8%). The average trip to work in Peterson is 32 minutes. The top destinations are Winona (18%), Rushford (16%) and Rochester (15%).
1%work in town
| Peterson | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.9% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Median household income | $71,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Peterson1%
Winona18%
Rushford16%
Rochester15%
La Crosse6%
21 mi
median commute distance
18
jobs based in Peterson
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Peterson, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Peterson has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Peterson’s July high is 81°F.
45″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter11–28°
Spring35–56°
Summer59–80°
Fall38–58°
Oct 3
typical first frost
May 8
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Peterson is
Peterson beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 29% of Peterson adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Peterson | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
0 better30 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Peterson | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with heart disease | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.1% | 8.5% |
Winona Health Services
19.8 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 316 acres
0.3 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Peterson
17pages on Peterson
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Peterson; the nearest are
Saint Mary's University of MinnesotaUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Winona19 mi$45,080 tuitionMinnesota State College SoutheastCommunity college · Public · Winona19.5 mi$6,432 in-state tuitionWinona State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Winona20.1 mi$10,576 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Peterson residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Peterson for work
Where Peterson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
18jobs based in Peterson
1%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Peterson
City in Minnesota, United States
Peterson is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Peterson had a population of 234.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 761 ft
- ZIP code
- 55962
- Area code
- 507
Questions about Peterson
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Peterson, MN a good place to live?
Peterson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.