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A city of 782 people in Minnesota
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About Raymond

City in Minnesota, United States
782Population
0.9 sq miArea
1,083 ftElevation

Raymond is a city in southwest Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 782 at the 2020 census. Raymond High School consolidated with Clara City and Maynard High Schools in the late 1980s to create the MACCRAY (Maynard-Clara City-Raymond Independent School District).

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ZIP code56282
Area code320
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Housing in Raymond

$243K▲ 3.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Raymond home is worth about $243,000, up 3.4% in a year, 31% below the Minnesota typical home.

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

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Most working residents leave Raymond for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Willmar (44%), Prinsburg (8%) and Clara City (2%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Willmar
44%
Prinsburg
8%
Clara City
2%
Olivia
2%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Raymond →

Health in Raymond

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1worse than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

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Centracare- Rice Memorial HospitalWillmar · 11.7 mi · ER
Community Health Service Inc. - WillmarWillmar · 10.8 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 Raymond · CMS · HRSAHealth in Raymond →

Natural hazards in Raymond

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

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

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Raymond has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 7°Winter
54° / 33°Spring
80° / 58°Summer
57° / 36°Fall
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Raymond Public Library208 Spicer Avenue · part of Pioneerland Library System
E-books19 hrs a week
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