Madelia, Minnesota

About Madelia

Set in the southern part of Minnesota, Madelia is a small town with an estimated population of 2,430.

Officially, Madelia is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.51 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,609 residents per square mile.

📰 Madelia News Today

• Evan Coil Star Tribune · Aug 13
• Gerald Gerhardt Urban Obituary Jul 2, 2026 sturmfh.com · Jul 2
• Madelia EDA approves $3 million loan to support Madelia Health KEYC News Now · Aug 6
• Baseball 2026: Madelia's revitalization reaches the summit with Class A crown Minnesota State High School League · Jun 15
• Joseph "Joe" W. Gasner Obituary Apr 23, 2026 Mankato Mortuary · Apr 23

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Madelia Unique

• The only place in America named Madelia — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southern 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

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Madelia

• Sweet! Indeed — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Watonwan County Historical Center · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Madelia

• Shellee's Greenhouse · Garden reviews ★
• Bergdahl Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Case Lake Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Emerson Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Flanders Park reviews ★
• Lion's Park reviews ★
• Memorial Park reviews ★
• Tierney Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Watona Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Madelia

• MADELIA ELEMENTARY
• MADELIA SECONDARY

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

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Madelia Health · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Madelia

🏘️ Nearby Communities