Litchfield, Minnesota

About Litchfield

Litchfield, MN is a close-knit town located in central Minnesota with an estimated population of 6,515.

Litchfield holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.5 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,448 residents per square mile.

📰 Litchfield News Today

• Litchfield Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24
• Thomas D. Lindsey Obituary (1953 - 2026) - Litchfield, MN - Litchfield Rail Legacy obituary · Jul 30
• Robert "Bob" Hermann Obituary Jan 4, 2026 sturmfh.com · Jan 4
• Three injured in two-vehicle crash in Litchfield, Minnesota West Central Tribune · Jul 16
• Vanguard Renewables breaks ground on Minnesota facility - Waste Today - Waste Today - · Jun 8

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Litchfield Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named Litchfield — but the Minnesota one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,515.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Litchfield

• Litchfield Coffee Company — coffee shop (café)
• Muddy Cow Bar & Grill
• Parkview Grille — burger
• Peter's on Lake Ripley
• Swans Cafe (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Meeker County Historical Society Museum · Museum
• G.A.R Hall · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Litchfield

• Ladybird Park reviews ★
• Shaw Memorial Park reviews ★
• Anderson Gardens · Garden reviews ★
• Becker Park reviews ★
• Central Park reviews ★
• Litchfield Sports Park reviews ★
• Litchfield Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Madsen Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Northside Park reviews ★
• Prairie Park reviews ★
• South Park reviews ★
• West Ripley Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Litchfield

• LAKE RIPLEY ELEMENTARY
• LITCHFIELD AREA LEARNING PROGRAM
• LITCHFIELD SENIOR HIGH
• Litchfield Early Childhood Special
• Litchfield Middle School
• WINGS ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Meeker Memorial Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Litchfield

🏘️ Nearby Communities