Paynesville, Minnesota
City · Population 2,586 · #232 in Minnesota
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About Paynesville
Paynesville is a small town in central Minnesota, home to 2,586 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Paynesville holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.29 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,129 residents per square mile.
📰 Paynesville News Today
- Obituary for Ruby C. Elmhorst Harvey Anderson & Johnson Funeral Home · Aug 16
- Wallace R. "Wally" Thyen Obituary (2026) - Paynesville, MN - Daniel Anderson Funeral Home - Paynesville Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- Assault reported early Tuesday in Paynesville, Minnesota wctrib.com · Aug 12
- Ruby C. Elmhorst Obituary | Harvey Anderson & Johnson Funeral Home | Paynesville, MN Tribute Archive · Aug 14
- Gary Dean Heineman Daniel Funeral Home & Cremation Service · Jun 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Paynesville Unique
- 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Paynesville
- Shady's 55 — american
- Paynesville American Legion
- Salon 227 & Firehouse Coffee Company (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Paynesville Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Paynesville
- Lake Koronis Regional Park reviews ★
- Ampe Park reviews ★
- Baseball Fields reviews ★
- Community Park reviews ★
- Dog Park reviews ★
- Gazebo Park reviews ★
- KPEX aiport boundary reviews ★
- Kronis Park reviews ★
- Maple Street Park reviews ★
- Memorial Park reviews ★
- Nature Trail Park reviews ★
- Partners Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Paynesville
- PAYNESVILLE MIDDLE
- Paynesville Area Elementary
- Paynesville Area Secondary School
- WCED 18-22 Program
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Centracare - Paynesville Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,586
Rank in state#232 of 855
Land area2.29 sq mi
Density1,129/sq mi
Coordinates45.3785, -94.7216