Fun Facts about Pipestone

Population

  • In 2015: 4,141 people, Pipestone is the 168th most populated city in the state of Minnesota out of 903 cities. 

Economy
  • In 2015, the median household income of Pipestone residents was $40,233. 19% of Pipestone residents live in poverty.

Location

  • Situated in Southwest Minnesota at the junction of State Highways 23, 30 and US 75.

Transportation Access

  • Pipestone is just 25 miles from Interstates I-29 and I-90
  • Local airport - 4300-foot runway
  • Commercial air service - Sioux Falls, SD
    • 45 miles from Pipestone

Education

  • Pipestone Area School 
    • Student to teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Post secondary: Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Pipestone
  • Southwest Minnesota State University - Marshall
    • 45 miles from Pipestone
  • Numerous public and private colleges are located in Sioux Falls, SD and Brookings, SD
    • 45 miles from Pipestone

Medical

 
  • Pipestone County Medical Center and Family Clinic Avera