About Echo
Echo is a tiny community in southwestern Minnesota counting 235 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Echo is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.37 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 635 residents per square mile.
📰 Echo News Today
- Douglas Olson Obituary (1936 - 2026) - Echo, MN - Tri-County News Legacy obituary · Aug 11
- Commentary: Minnesota is losing young people to suicide Alexandria Echo Press · Aug 7
- Wildfire prevention program planned for area near Echo Trail delayed by funding cuts, former district ranger says cbsnews.com · Jul 28
- Bear Trap Fire near BWCA grows much bigger but firefighting conditions improve, officials say MPR News · Jul 16
- Forest Service closes BWCA on July 14 The Ely Echo · Jul 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Echo Unique
- Positioned in southwestern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Echo
- Posen Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Echo
- E.C.H.O. Elementary
- E.C.H.O. Secondary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)235
Rank in state#626 of 855
Land area0.37 sq mi
Density635/sq mi
Coordinates44.6176, -95.4138