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Brewster

A city of 506 people in Minnesota
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Conserved land0%none recorded
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About Brewster

City in Minnesota, United States
506Population
1.4 sq miArea
1,490 ftElevation

Brewster is a city in Nobles County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 506 at the 2020 census.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Town numbers

ZIP code56119
Area code507
Living in Brewster

Housing in Brewster

$270K▲ 6.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Brewster home is worth about $270,000, up 6.1% in a year, 23% below the Minnesota typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Health in Brewster

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12worse than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Sanford Worthington Medical CenterWorthington · 8.5 mi · ER
Access Health - WorthingtonWorthington · 7.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Brewster · CMS · HRSAHealth in Brewster →

Natural hazards in Brewster

42
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 42% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail🌪️ Tornadoes
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School Grade C

The public schools Brewster’s kids attend trail 68% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictROUND LAKE-BREWSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLSSchools2

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MN. Ratings are from neighbors.

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Nearest: WorthingtonWorthington · 8.4 miles · 49 hrs a week
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