Nerstrand ( NEER-schrand) is a city in Rice County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Nerstrand had a population of 273. Minnesota State Highway 246 serves as a main route in the community. Minnesota State Highways 56 and 60 are nearby.

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Town numbers

ZIP code55053

Area code507

Living in Nerstrand

Housing in Nerstrand

$422K▲ 4.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Nerstrand home is worth about $422,000, up 4.7% in a year, 20% above the Minnesota typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Nerstrand

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Most working residents leave Nerstrand for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Faribault (28%), Northfield (14%) and Owatonna (8%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Faribault

28%

Northfield

14%

Owatonna

Rochester

0%Work in townlive and work in Nerstrand 14 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 129Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Nerstrand →

Health in Nerstrand

Compared with Minnesota

≈Just like Minnesota

No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.

Conditions all close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

Nothing stands out: Nerstrand tracks Minnesota closely.

Care nearby

Allina Health Faribault Medical CenterFaribault · 10.3 mi · ER

Jordan Dental ClinicJordan · 35.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Nerstrand · CMS · HRSAHealth in Nerstrand →

Natural hazards in Nerstrand

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

0Does Nerstrand flood?no paid flood claims on record 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Nerstrand

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Nerstrand →

Climate in Nerstrand

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Nerstrand 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.

26° / 10°Winter

54° / 35°Spring

79° / 59°Summer

57° / 38°Fall

How much snow does Nerstrand get?About 43 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 5, with the last in spring around May 5.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.1° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Nerstrand →

Schools in Nerstrand

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C⁻

School Grade C-

The public schools Nerstrand’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 77% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictNERSTRAND CHARTER SCHOOLSchools1

Nerstrand Charter School A-Elementary · Grades K–5 · 102 students

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