South HavenMN
A town of 184, settled in 1887.
Is South Haven 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 South Haven. South Haven has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
184 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to South Haven: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in South Haven, 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 South Haven.
With 0.3 jobs for every working resident, most of South Haven’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave South Haven for work: only 0% work in town. South Haven’s average trip to work is 33 minutes, above both Minnesota’s towns (23 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). 13% of residents live below the poverty line in South Haven.
| South Haven | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 33 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $106,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In South Haven, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
South Haven has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. South Haven’s July high is 82°F, near the Minnesota town median (82°F) and below the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A typical South Haven home is worth about $401K
The typical South Haven home is worth about $401,000, up 4.5% in a year, 15% above the Minnesota typical home. 84% of South Haven households own their home.
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
| South Haven | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 75% | 79% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 12% | 14% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
South Haven faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about South Haven
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of South Haven; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 South Haven residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Minnesota.
100% of working residents leave South Haven for work
Where South Haven’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About South Haven
City in Minnesota, United States
South Haven is a city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 185 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,109 ft
- ZIP code
- 55382
- Area code
- 320
Questions about South Haven
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is South Haven, MN a good place to live?
South Haven has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.