Luverne Minnesota Map

About Luverne, Minnesota

Luverne is a locality in Rock County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,925. The population density is 516.8 people per km². Luverne is located at 43.6541°N, 96.2128°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56156.

Luverne rests on rolling terrain, a gentle swell of the land that hints at the vast prairie stretching beyond its edges. It lies 25.4 miles east-north-east of Sioux Falls, SD (from Sioux Falls, SD: bearing 73°T), and is situated 18.4 miles east-north-east of Brandon. The sky here is a boundless canvas, a deep, expansive blue that often bleeds into soft grays and fiery oranges at dusk, painting the horizon with a quiet, breathtaking intensity. The air, especially after a rain, carries the earthy perfume of turned soil and the sweet, faint scent of ripening corn, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats beneath the surface. Oak trees, their branches reaching like weathered hands, dot the landscape, offering pockets of shade and a subtle textural contrast to the open fields. The founding of Luverne is tied to the sturdy resilience of early settlers who sought to cultivate this fertile ground, their dreams planted alongside the wheat and soybeans that still define the local economy. The Rock River, a modest but vital artery, winds its way through the area, its banks often lined with cottonwoods that whisper secrets on the breeze. Historically, this region has thrived on agriculture, and that spirit of hard work and connection to the land remains palpable in Luverne's unhurried rhythm. The presence of the Blue Mound State Park nearby offers a natural sanctuary, its glacial hills a testament to the ancient forces that shaped this corner of the world, providing a place for quiet contemplation amidst the enduring beauty of the prairie.

About This Luverne Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Luverne, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.654136, -96.212807. 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 Luverne and Rock County.

Detailed location data for Luverne includes the ZIP code (56156), telephone area code (320), county seat of Rock County (Luverne), and school district assignment (Luverne 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 Luverne is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.