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Olivia

A city of 2,205 people in Minnesota

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Outdoors in Olivia

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Map of Olivia: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk

Conserved land0%none recorded

Trails0.1 mi0 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves5named on the map

1Henton Park0.1 mi of trails · 8 acres

2Nester Park2 acres

3Memorial Park & Camping2 acres

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1910

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About Olivia

City in Minnesota, United States

2,343Population

2.4 sq miArea

1,083 ftElevation

Olivia is the county seat of Renville County, Minnesota, United States. Its population was 2,343 at the 2020 census.

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Town numbers

ZIP code56277

Area code320

Living in Olivia

Housing in Olivia

$196K▲ 9.5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Olivia home is worth about $196,000, up 9.5% in a year, 44% below the Minnesota typical home.

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Safety in Olivia

A⁻

Safety Grade A-

Olivia reports less crime per resident than 81% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Olivia 0.9

Minnesota 2.3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Olivia 3.1

Minnesota 14.3

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Olivia

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About one in 3 of Olivia’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Willmar (10%), Emmet (5%) and Bird Island (4%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Willmar

10%

Emmet

Bird Island

Renville

30%Work in townlive and work in Olivia 14 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,219Jobs based herebalanced

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Health in Olivia

C⁺

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 36% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 52% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Minnesota

16worse than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 3▼ 1 close

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What stands out

14.9%More older adults who have lost all their teethMN 8.9% · worse 7.8%More adults with COPDMN 5.4% · worse 10.1%More uninsured adultsMN 7.5% · worse

Care nearby

Olivia Hospital & ClinicOlivia · 1.6 mi · ER · rural critical access

Community Health Service Inc. - WillmarWillmar · 23.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

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

Natural hazards in Olivia

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 20% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Olivia flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 18 declared for Renville County MapOlivia vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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

Climate in Olivia

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Olivia has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 38 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 8°Winter

55° / 34°Spring

80° / 59°Summer

57° / 37°Fall

How much snow does Olivia get?About 38 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 1, with the last in spring around May 6.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.1° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Olivia

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School Grade C+

The public schools Olivia’s kids attend trail 56% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictBIRD ISLAND-OLIVIA-LAKE LILLIANSchools4

BOLD-Bird Island Elementary B+Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 260 students BOLD Middle School CMiddle · Grades 5–8 · 173 students BOLD Senior High School B-High · Grades 9–12 · 203 students Bold AlpHigh · Grades 7–12

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.