A town of 1,074. Healthier than 79% of U.S. towns.
The 2 things Goodhue does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Goodhue. Another town gets a different order.
Goodhue beats the Minnesota average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Goodhue | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 72.2% | 76.1% |
Goodhue has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
The public schools Goodhue’s kids attend outperform 63% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodhue Elementary | PK–6 | 416 | A− |
| Goodhue Secondary | 7–12 | 362 | C |
| Goodhue High School Credit Recovery | 9–12 | — | Not graded |
Most working residents leave Goodhue for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Red Wing (21%), Rochester (10%) and Goodhue (7%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
Goodhue's reported crime rate is well below Minnesota's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2022.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.
The median sale price was $430,000 in May 2026.
0.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Rosie Park | 0.1 mi | 22 |
| 2. Heritage Park | — | 5 |
| 3. Cranson Heights Park | — | 1 |
4 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
City in Minnesota, United States
Goodhue is a city in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Goodhue had a population of 1,250.
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