Spicer Minnesota Map

About Spicer, Minnesota

Spicer is a locality in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,222. The population density is 386.2 people per km². Spicer is located at 45.2330°N, 94.9400°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56288.

Spicer unfolds across the gently rolling landscape of Kandiyohi County, a place where the wide Minnesota sky feels like a constant companion. It lies 44.0 miles west-south-west of St. Cloud, MN (from St. Cloud, MN: bearing 239°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north-north-east of Willmar. The terrain here is a subtle interplay of fertile farmland and the shimmering, blue expanse of Green Lake, its shores dotted with cottages and the occasional dock reaching out into the cool water. Evenings often bring a hushed beauty, the sunlight softening into a warm, golden wash that spills across the fields and catches the ripples on the lake, imbuing the ordinary with a quiet magic. The air itself carries a faint, clean scent, a blend of freshly cut grass and the distant, earthy perfume of ripening corn, a testament to the lifeblood of this agricultural heartland. The history of Spicer is intrinsically linked to the fertile soil and the allure of Green Lake, a place that has drawn people for generations, first as a summer retreat and then as a year-round home. While agriculture remains a cornerstone of the local economy, the vibrant tourism drawn by the lake and its recreational opportunities adds a distinct, lively pulse to the community, especially during the warmer months. The presence of the lake has fostered a culture of outdoor enjoyment, evident in the boat wakes that crisscross the water on sunny afternoons and the laughter that drifts from lakeside gatherings. Spicer, though small, possesses a character forged by its natural bounty and the enduring spirit of its residents, a quiet resilience that underpins the daily rhythm of life.

About This Spicer Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Spicer, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.23302, -94.940009. 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 Spicer and Kandiyohi County.

Detailed location data for Spicer includes the ZIP code (56288), telephone area code (320), county seat of Kandiyohi County (Willmar), and school district assignment (New London-Spicer 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 Spicer is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.