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Mabel

A city of 716 people in Minnesota
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails0.6 mi1.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2named on the map

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About Mabel

City in Minnesota, United States
716Population
0.5 sq miArea
1,132 ftElevation

Mabel is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Mabel had a population of 716.

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From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Town numbers

ZIP code55954
Area code507
Living in Mabel

Housing in Mabel

$219K▲ 3.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Mabel home is worth about $219,000, up 3.8% in a year, 38% below the Minnesota typical home.

Only 3 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Mabel

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Most working residents leave Mabel for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Rochester (16%), Rushford (12%) and Lanesboro (10%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Rochester
16%
Rushford
12%
Lanesboro
10%
Preston
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Mabel →

Health in Mabel

Compared with Minnesota

2better than MN·8worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

WinnmedDecorah · 15.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Scenic Bluffs Health Center LaxbhLa Crosse · 32.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Mabel · CMS · HRSAHealth in Mabel →

Natural hazards in Mabel

80
Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 80% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Mabel →

Climate in Mabel

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Mabel has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 47 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

27° / 11°Winter
55° / 34°Spring
79° / 58°Summer
58° / 38°Fall
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School Grade A

The public schools Mabel’s kids attend outperform 90% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictMabel-Canton Public School DistrictSchools2

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MN. Ratings are from neighbors.

Mabel’s library

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Mabel Public Library110 E. Newburg · part of Mabel Public Library
Fine-freeE-books28 hrs a week
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Wikimedia Commons · Map: Catbar at English Wikipedia · Catbar at the English-language Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0

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