HayfieldMN
A town of 1,395. Public schools that outperform most of Minnesota.
What makes Hayfield stand out
The 2 things Hayfield does most differently from other towns.
1,395 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Hayfield’s report card
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Weather
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hayfield. Another town gets a different order.
Hayfield’s public schools outperform 27% of Minnesota districts
The public schools Hayfield’s kids attend trail 73% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayfield Elementary | PK–5 | 302 | C |
| Hayfield Secondary | 6–12 | 319 | C |
Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
Hayfield beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Hayfield | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.6% | 8.5% |
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Hayfield has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
About one in eight working residents works right in Hayfield
Most working residents leave Hayfield for work: only 13% work in town. The top destinations are Rochester (36%), Dodge Center (4%) and Owatonna (4%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Where working residents work
Homes in Hayfield sell for about $213K
The median sale price was $213,000 in May 2026.
About Hayfield
City in Minnesota, United States
Hayfield is a city in Dodge County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hayfield had a population of 1,364.
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- Population
- 1,364
- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,319 ft
- ZIP code
- 55940
- Area code
- 507