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Wykoff
Minnesota›Fillmore County

WykoffMN

Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.

Francis H. Bartlett House · Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo of Wykoff

Wykoff, MN · Francis H. Bartlett House · Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 3.0

Is Wykoff a good place to live?

19% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Wykoff, against 33% in Minnesota’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns. Its National Register listings include Francis H. Bartlett House and Wykoff Commercial Historic District. Wykoff has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

What makes Wykoff stand out

Where Wykoff beats most towns.

Small town

437 people, and everyone knows the way

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

Nearby towns
Francis H. Bartlett House
Francis H. Bartlett House · National Register of Historic Places
Wykoff’s story

155 years in pictures

The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2005.

2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.

  • 1871Wykoff is settled
Explore the history →
Getting set up

Moving to Wykoff: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Wykoff, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerMiEnergy Cooperative16.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWykoff water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Wykoff’s trash rules yet
SchoolsKingsland 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 hereFillmore County AuditorFillmore County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code5599055990 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 Wykoff.

Work & commute

About half of Wykoff’s working residents commute to Rochester

Most working residents leave Wykoff for work: only 0% work in town. Since 2013, Wykoff has lost 47 jobs, to 30 in 2023. Wykoff’s median household income is $65,000, where Minnesota’s towns sit at $90,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000.

0%work in town
WykoffMinnesota townsU.S. towns
Median household income$65,000$90,000$80,000
Average trip to work27 minutes23 minutes25 minutes
Below the poverty line8.8%7%9.6%

Where working residents work

In Wykoff0%
Rochester47%
Chatfield10%
Preston6%
Stewartville2%
24 mi
median commute distance
30
jobs based in Wykoff
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Climate

Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Wykoff

Wykoff has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Wykoff is 81°F.

42″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter10–26°
Spring34–55°
Summer58–79°
Fall37–57°
Sep 28
typical first frost
May 14
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

How healthy Wykoff is

Wykoff beats the Minnesota average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 28% of Wykoff adults feel lonely.

WykoffMinnesota townsU.S. towns
Feel lonely (CDC PLACES)28%30%33%
Obesity (CDC PLACES)39%35%35%
Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES)15%16%17%
Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES)30%30%36%
32 measures vs. Minnesota
2 better26 too close to call4 worse
What stands outWykoffMN
More adults screened for colon cancer73.9%68.7%
More adults treating high blood pressure79.2%76.1%
More adults who have had cancer10.6%8.5%
Olmsted Medical Center
23.2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care

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

Housing

A typical Wykoff home is worth about $313K

The typical Wykoff home is worth about $313,000, up 7.2% in a year, 10% below the Minnesota typical home. Wykoff’s median rent is $823 a month.

$313KZillow home value
WykoffMinnesota townsU.S. towns
Households that own their home61%75%73%
Median rent$823 a month$1,196 a month$1,185 a month

Typical home value

Wykoff$313K
Minnesota$349K
+7.2%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May

Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center

Natural hazards

Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Wykoff

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.

55risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
55Moderate riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
1
federal disasters paid out here

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Wykoff

16pages on Wykoff
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Wykoff; the nearest are

A commuter town

100% of working residents leave Wykoff for work

Where Wykoff’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.

47% → Rochester Rochester 47% 10% → Chatfield Chatfield 10% 6% → Preston Preston 6% 2% → Stewartville Stewartville 2% 2% → Fountain Fountain 2% 2% → Pine Island Pine Island 2% Wykoff · 0% stay
30jobs based in Wykoff
0%of working residents work in town
24 mimedian commute distance

Census LEHD 2023

Questions about Wykoff

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Wykoff, MN a good place to live?

Wykoff has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.