Is Twin Valley 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 Twin Valley. Twin Valley has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
702 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Twin Valley: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Twin Valley, 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 Twin Valley.
Homes in Twin Valley are worth about $165K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Twin Valley home is worth about $165,000, up 5.4% in a year, 53% below the Minnesota typical home. Twin Valley’s median rent is $786 a month, below both the Minnesota town median ($1,196 a month) and the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month).
| Twin Valley | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $786 a month | $1,196 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 73% | 75% | 73% |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
The schools Twin Valley’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Norman County East School District. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman County East ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 95 | B |
| Norman County East SecondaryLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 71 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Twin Valley has 0.5 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Twin Valley for work: only 11% work in town. Twin Valley’s median household income is $58,000, against $90,000 in Minnesota’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. Since 2013, Twin Valley has lost 133 jobs, to 161 in 2023.
| Twin Valley | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 10% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 11% | 9.8% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Twin Valley, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Twin Valley has cold winters and pleasant summers. Twin Valley’s July high is 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Crime reported in Twin Valley
1 crime was reported in Twin Valley in 2022: 0 property and 1 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Twin Valley is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to police
How healthy Twin Valley is
Twin Valley beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13. 37% of adults have high blood pressure in Twin Valley.
| Twin Valley | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 31% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 30% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Twin Valley | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.4% | 76.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.1% | 8.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Cold waves leads a moderate hazard risk in Twin Valley
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 59% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Twin Valley has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
0.3 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Rec Trail Park | 0.1 mi | 1 |
| 2. Twin Valley Park | — | 1 |
| 3. Twin Valley City Park and Skating Rink | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Twin Valley
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Twin Valley
About 3 of every 100 Twin Valley residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
89% of working residents leave Twin Valley for work
Where Twin Valley’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Twin Valley
City in Minnesota, United States
Twin Valley is a city in Norman County, Minnesota, United States, along the Wild Rice River. The population was 723 at the 2020 census. Minnesota State Highway 32 and County Highway 31 are two of the main routes in the community. Minnesota State Highway 200 is nearby. The Agassiz Recreational Trail passes through Twin Valley.
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- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,093 ft
- ZIP code
- 56584
- Area code
- 218
Questions about Twin Valley
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Twin Valley, MN a good place to live?
Twin Valley has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.