Sanborn, Minnesota
City · Population 318 · #582 in Minnesota
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About Sanborn
Sanborn is a tiny community in southwestern Minnesota with an estimated population of 318.
Officially, Sanborn is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.07 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 154 residents per square mile.
📰 Sanborn News Today
- Angela Weber Obituary Jun 4, 2026 sturmfh.com · Jun 4
- Water Tower Wednesday: Sanborn 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS · Aug 5
- 15-Year-Old Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in UTV Crash Near Sanborn Marshall Radio · Jul 31
- Harlow Sanborn Star Tribune · Apr 19
- Family birthday celebration turns tragic...five killed in crash south of Sanborn willmarradio.com · Mar 23
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What Makes Sanborn Unique
- Positioned in southwestern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)318
Rank in state#582 of 855
Land area2.07 sq mi
Density154/sq mi
Coordinates44.2100, -95.1295