Clarissa, Minnesota
City · Population 661 · #437 in Minnesota
About Clarissa
Set in the central part of Minnesota, Clarissa is a tiny community, home to 661 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Clarissa holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.01 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 654 residents per square mile.
📰 Clarissa News Today
- Peter F. "Pete" Hengel Jr. Obituary (2026) - Clarissa, MN - Williams Dingmann Funeral Homes - St. Cloud Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- MMFCU announces agreement to purchase Unity Bank’s Clarissa branch Brainerd Dispatch · Jul 2
- Obituary for Robert Lyle Kolodji - Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home · Mar 16
- Todd County Court Hands Down Sentence For Sexual Assault In Clarissa WJON · May 24
- Paul Steven Etzell - View Obituary & Service Information - washburn-mcreavy.com washburn-mcreavy.com · Mar 5
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What Makes Clarissa Unique
- The only place in America named Clarissa — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)661
Rank in state#437 of 855
Land area1.01 sq mi
Density654/sq mi
Coordinates46.1285, -94.9491