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Ordered by what stands out in Elysian. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Elysian for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Mankato (11%), Faribault (9%) and Owatonna (8%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.
Elysian has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 52 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Elysian beats the Minnesota average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
| What stands out | Elysian | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 73.7% | 68.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.8% | 76.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.7% | 5.9% |
0.0 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sunset Park | — | 7 |
| 2. Lettie's Park | — | 4 |
| 3. Seha Wildlife Management Area | — | 3 |
The median sale price was $415,000 in May 2026.
Where Elysian’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
City in Minnesota, United States
Elysian ( el-EE-zyən) is a city in Le Sueur and Waseca counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 708 at the 2020 Census. The city is distinct from Elysian Township.
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