Cannon Falls
City in Goodhue County, Minnesota

Cannon Falls is a city in Goodhue County, Minnesota, with 4,220 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 840 ft (256 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Randolph, 5.7 miles W.
- 4,220residents (2020 Census)
- 840 ftelevation · 256 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 12.9 km²
- 850 / sq mipopulation density
- 55009ZIP code
About Cannon Falls
Cannon Falls is a city in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 4,220 at the 2020 census. Located along U.S. Route 52, southeast of the Twin Cities, Cannon Falls is the home of Pachyderm Studios, where many famous musicians have recorded, including Nirvana, which recorded its 1993 album In Utero there.
Cannon Falls is named for the falls along the Cannon River and serves as the western trailhead for the Cannon Valley Trail.
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Living in Cannon Falls
- Median household income
- $84,097
- Median home value
- $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,161/mo
- Median age
- 43.4
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Cannon Falls had 4,220 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,220 |
|---|---|
| Density | 850 per sq mi (328 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cannon Falls at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Goodhue County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,220 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.96 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km²) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.5136° N, 92.9060° W |
| ZIP code | 55009 |
| Official website | cannonfallsmn.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2709730 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cannon Falls
- Randolph5.7 mi W
- New Trier6.4 mi N
- Miesville7.3 mi NE
- Hampton8.1 mi NW
- Dennison9.5 mi SW
- Vermillion11.2 mi N
- Northfield13.6 mi W
- Nerstrand14.1 mi SW
- Empire14.7 mi NW
- Coates15.2 mi NW
- Hastings15.3 mi N
- Red Wing15.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cannon Falls
What county is Cannon Falls in?
Cannon Falls is in Goodhue County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Cannon Falls, MN?
4,220 people lived in Cannon Falls at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cannon Falls, MN?
The ZIP code of Cannon Falls is 55009.
What is the elevation of Cannon Falls?
840 feet (256 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cannon Falls?
Randolph (5.7 mi), New Trier (6.4 mi), Miesville (7.3 mi), Hampton (8.1 mi), Dennison (9.5 mi).
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