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VinelandMN

A town settled in 1891, now home to 674 people.

Is Vineland a good place to live?

Vineland’s typical journey to work is 6 minutes, below both the Minnesota town median (23 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare, none has a higher share of children under 18 than Vineland. 14% of the land in Vineland is conserved, above both the Minnesota town median (4.7%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Mille Lacs Kathio State Park, at 760 acres. Vineland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

What makes Vineland stand out

Where Vineland beats most towns.

A shrinking town

Vineland has shrunk 13% from 2010 to 2020

1,001 counted in 2010 and 869 in 2020.

1,0012010
8692020

U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts

Getting set up

Moving to Vineland: who provides what

Vineland is unincorporated, so Mille Lacs County and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerMille Lacs Energy Cooperative17.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVineland water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesMille Lacs CountyMille Lacs County provides services here
SchoolsOnamia Public School DistrictWhich school depends on your addressNCES
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.gov
Who runs elections hereMille Lacs County CourthouseMille Lacs County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP codes56359, 5645056359 97% · 56450 3%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 Vineland.

Work & commute

Vineland stands out in Minnesota and nationally, with more of its residents who live below the poverty line

57% of Vineland’s working residents work right in town. The typical household income here is $53,000. Jobs in Vineland grew by 606 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 1,673. Half commute less than 2 miles.

57%work in town
VinelandMinnesota townsU.S. towns
Below the poverty line38%7%9.6%
Working residents who work in town57%9.8%8%
Median household income$53,000$90,000$80,000

Where working residents work

In Vineland57%
Kathio Township59%
Onamia7%
Princeton2%
Brainerd2%
2 mi
median commute distance
1,673
jobs based in Vineland
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Climate

Vineland has four seasons and pleasant summers

In Vineland, the peak summer temperature is 80°F.

32″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter5–23°
Spring30–52°
Summer55–78°
Fall35–54°
Oct 3
typical first frost
May 10
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Outdoors

Conserved land covers 13.9% of Vineland

Trails total 0.8 miles in 2 parks and preserves. Vineland’s concentration of trails stands at 0.1 miles per square mile. Parks and preserves here: 2, covering 818 acres.

13.9%conserved
13.9%
conserved · 871 of 6,274 acres
0.8 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
Biggest places to walkTrailsAcres
1. Mille Lacs Kathio State Park0.2 mi760
2. White Fish Lake Wildlife Management Area—58

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

Health

Compared with most of Minnesota and the rest of the country, more of Vineland’s adults have obesity

Vineland: 28% of adults smoke cigarettes. Of the 272 Minnesota towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Vineland. Among adults here, 22% report frequent mental distress and 18% report frequent physical distress.

VinelandMinnesota townsU.S. towns
Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES)28%14%14%
Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES)22%16%17%
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)18%12%14%
Food insecurity (CDC PLACES)35%11%14%
32 measures vs. Minnesota
1 better8 too close to call23 worse
What stands outVinelandMN
Fewer adults who have had cancer5.9%8.5%
More older adults who have lost all their teeth28.5%8.9%
Mille Lacs Health System
9.3 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Natural hazards

The biggest natural risk in Vineland is inland flooding, at a moderate overall level

Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 52% of U.S. communities. 72% of Vineland’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 13%.

48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
48Moderate riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Nearby attractions

Mille Lacs Lake and 4 more within 40 miles

Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Vineland. Close and well known come first.

All 8 attractions →
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Mille Lacs Lake: Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Mille Lacs Indian Museum: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kenney Lake Overlook: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Vineland

16pages on Vineland
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Vineland; the nearest are

Small town

674 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
Roosevelt TownshipKathio TownshipRichardson TownshipRoosevelt TownshipKathio TownshipRichardson TownshipVineland

Questions about Vineland

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Vineland, MN a good place to live?

Vineland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.