Goodhue, Minnesota
City · Population 1,244 · #328 in Minnesota
About Goodhue
Goodhue is a small town in southeastern Minnesota counting 1,244 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Goodhue is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.1 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,131 residents per square mile.
📰 Goodhue News Today
- Fundraiser Launched for Goodhue Man Who Suffered Severe Leg Injury in Motorcycle Crash krocnews.com · Aug 18
- Midwest Access: Wheat Trail Festival - Goodhue, MN; July 24 & 25 KTTC | Rochester, MN · Jul 20
- Mitchell C. Lindholm Obituary Apr 26, 2026 Lundberg Funeral Home · Apr 26
- Last week's Cannon Falls Police, Goodhue County Sheriff reports Cannon Falls Beacon · Aug 7
- LaVonne Marlene Scharpen Obituary May 22, 2026 mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com · May 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Goodhue Unique
- The only place in America named Goodhue — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern 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 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Goodhue
- The Goodhue Depot
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Goodhue Area Historical Society · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Goodhue
- Cranson Heights Park reviews ★
- Heritage Park reviews ★
- John Murtaugh Memorial Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Rosie Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Goodhue
- GOODHUE ELEMENTARY
- GOODHUE SECONDARY
- Goodhue High School Credit Recovery
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,244
Rank in state#328 of 855
Land area1.1 sq mi
Density1,131/sq mi
Coordinates44.3994, -92.6255