Lester Prairie
City in McLeod County, Minnesota

Lester Prairie is a city in McLeod County, Minnesota, with 1,894 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 981 ft (299 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New Germany, 2.9 miles E.
- 1,894residents (2020 Census)
- 981 ftelevation · 299 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 1,888 / sq mipopulation density
- 55354ZIP code
About Lester Prairie
Lester Prairie is a city in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States, along the South Fork of the Crow River. The population was 1,894 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Lester Prairie
- Median household income
- $96,544
- Median home value
- $237,400
- Median rent
- $688/mo
- Median age
- 32.8
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Lester Prairie had 1,894 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,894 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,888 per sq mi (729 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lester Prairie at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | McLeod County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,894 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.00 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.8836° N, 94.0370° W |
| ZIP code | 55354 |
| Official website | lesterprairiemn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2736728 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lester Prairie
- New Germany2.9 mi E
- Winsted5.2 mi N
- Mayer7.0 mi E
- Plato7.7 mi S
- Silver Lake8.0 mi W
- Glencoe9.7 mi SW
- Norwood Young America9.7 mi SE
- Watertown10.8 mi NE
- Hamburg11.1 mi S
- Howard Lake11.8 mi N
- Biscay12.3 mi W
- Waconia12.4 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lester Prairie
What county is Lester Prairie in?
Lester Prairie is in McLeod County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Lester Prairie, MN?
1,894 people lived in Lester Prairie at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lester Prairie, MN?
The ZIP code of Lester Prairie is 55354.
What is the elevation of Lester Prairie?
981 feet (299 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lester Prairie?
New Germany (2.9 mi), Winsted (5.2 mi), Mayer (7.0 mi), Plato (7.7 mi), Silver Lake (8.0 mi).
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