LyndMN
A town of 428. Public schools that outperform most of Minnesota.
What makes Lynd stand out
The thing Lynd does most differently from other towns.
428 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
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Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Lynd
Most working residents leave Lynd for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Marshall (53%), Canby (4%) and Minneota (3%). Half commute less than 8 miles.
Where working residents work
Lynd’s public schools outperform 32% of Minnesota districts
The public schools Lynd’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynd Elementary | PK–5 | 104 | B |
| Lynd Middle School | 5–8 | 71 | C− |
| Lynd Learning Center Credit Recover | 9–12 | — | Not graded |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Lynd has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Lynd is
Lynd tracks Minnesota closely on all 32 CDC measures.
0.4% of Lynd is conserved land
0.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lyndwood Wildlife Management Area | — | 2 |
| 2. Redwood Wildlife Management Area | — | 1 |
Homes in Lynd sell for about $185K
The median sale price was $185,000 in May 2026.
99% of working residents leave Lynd for work
Where Lynd’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Lynd
City in Minnesota, United States
Lynd is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 436 at the 2020 census. Lynd is a small but growing community in southwestern Minnesota. The development of a new golf course and an additional housing development have started a growth trend that may eventually double the size of the community. It is primarily a bedroom community for individuals who work in the nearby city of Marshall. Despite being much smaller in size, it historically played a more significant role in the area. The Kiel and Morgan Hotel in the town was the original Lyon County seat.
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- Population
- 436
- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,319 ft
- ZIP code
- 56157
- Area code
- 507