Austin Minnesota Map

About Austin, Minnesota

Austin is a locality in Mower County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 26,358. The population density is 750.2 people per km². Austin is located at 43.6666°N, 92.9746°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55912.

Austin, Minnesota, rests within the broad, fertile embrace of southeastern Minnesota's rolling terrain, a landscape shaped by ancient glaciers and the patient work of water. It lies 31.4 miles south-south-east of Owatonna, MN (from Owatonna, MN: bearing 156°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-west of Brownsdale. Here, the land unfolds in wide, sweeping vistas under an immense sky, the fields of corn and soybeans stretching to the horizon like a rumpled green and gold quilt. The Root River, a calm, meandering presence, threads its way through the countryside, its banks often lined with trees that catch the sunlight in a thousand shifting patterns, lending a quiet dignity to the scene. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, particularly after a rain, hinting at the deep, rich soil that has sustained life here for generations. The story of Austin is deeply intertwined with the river that bears its name and the agricultural bounty of the surrounding region. For decades, the Hormel Foods Corporation, a name recognized globally, has been the beating heart of Austin's economy, its presence shaping the town's identity and providing livelihoods for many. This industrial backbone, however, coexists with a palpable connection to the land. The town itself retains a friendly, approachable character, where the pace of life allows for the simple pleasures of a walk along the river or a moment spent observing the steady progress of the seasons. The venerable buildings downtown, some bearing the marks of early 20th-century architecture, offer a visual echo of the town's enduring history and the generations who have called Austin home.

About This Austin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Austin, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.66663, -92.974637. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Austin and Mower County.

Detailed location data for Austin includes the ZIP code (55912), telephone area code (218), county seat of Mower County (Austin), and school district assignment (Austin Public School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Austin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.