ComfreyMN
A town of 338, settled in 1902. Public schools that outperform most of Minnesota.
What makes Comfrey stand out
The 2 things Comfrey does most differently from other towns.
338 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Comfrey’s report card
Now in Comfrey
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Comfrey. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Comfrey
Most working residents leave Comfrey for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Springfield (34%), New Ulm (10%) and Sleepy Eye (4%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
Where working residents work
Comfrey’s public schools outperform 32% of Minnesota districts
The public schools Comfrey’s kids attend trail 68% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfrey Elementary | PK–6 | 57 | B |
| Comfrey Secondary | 7–12 | 47 | C |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Comfrey has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 42 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
A typical Comfrey home is worth about $286K
The typical Comfrey home is worth about $286,000, up 13% in a year, 18% below the Minnesota typical home.
Typical home value
Crime reported in Comfrey
1 crime was reported in Comfrey in 2023: 1 property and 0 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Comfrey is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
How healthy Comfrey is
Comfrey beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Comfrey | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with heart disease | 6.8% | 5.9% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 44% of U.S. communities.
96% of working residents leave Comfrey for work
Where Comfrey’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Comfrey
City in Minnesota, United States
Comfrey is a city in Brown and Cottonwood counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 392 at the 2020 census. The majority of the people live in Brown County.
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- Established
- 1902
- Population
- 392
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,122 ft
- ZIP code
- 56019
- Area code
- 507