Faribault Minnesota Map

About Faribault, Minnesota

Faribault is a locality in Rice County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 24,631. The population density is 601.1 people per km². Faribault is located at 44.2950°N, 93.2688°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55021.

Faribault rests at the confluence of two rivers, its landscape a gentle roll of farmland giving way to the clear, flowing waters that have long dictated its destiny. It lies 14.7 miles north of Owatonna, MN (from Owatonna, MN: bearing 352°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south-south-west of Dundas. The Cannon River, a ribbon of silver under the vast Minnesota sky, carves a path through the terrain, its banks often lined with mature trees whose leaves rustle with a sound like whispered secrets. Here, the air carries the clean scent of damp earth and distant fields, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats beneath the surface of this southern Minnesota city. In the twilight hours, the sky above Faribault often bleeds into hues of apricot and lavender, painting the quiet streets and sprawling fields with a painterly grace. The history of Faribault is deeply intertwined with the fertile lands and the resourceful spirit of its settlers, who, in the mid-19th century, recognized the potential of this meeting of waterways. Agriculture has always been the bedrock, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards the horizon, a testament to the enduring legacy of farming that continues to shape the local economy. Beyond the fields, Faribault has also cultivated a reputation for its educational institutions, drawing students and scholars who contribute to the intellectual pulse of the community. The distinctive architecture of its older buildings, some standing as proud sentinels of a bygone era, hints at the layers of stories held within the very mortar and brick of Faribault, a place where the past hums quietly alongside the present.

About This Faribault Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Faribault, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.294964, -93.268827. 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 Faribault and Rice County.

Detailed location data for Faribault includes the ZIP code (55021), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Rice County (Faribault), and school district assignment (Faribault 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 Faribault is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.