The Town FilesSherburn, Minnesota
City in Martin County · population 1,058 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $106,900
- Household income
- $59,777
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 48 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 41.2
Sherburn is a city of 1,058 people in Martin County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $106,900, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for retirees than 83% of Minnesota towns, better for first-time buyers than 79% of Minnesota towns, easier by car than 79% of Minnesota towns.
How Sherburn ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Sherburn is worth $106,900, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $59,777, which is more affordable than 97% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $739 a month. 76.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sherburn | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $106,900 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $739 | $991 |
| Median household income | $59,777 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 76.8% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Sherburn
| People | Sherburn | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.2 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.2% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.7% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.7% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.3% | — |
| Work from home | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 24.8 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.7% | 90.2% |
Weather in Sherburn
July highs average 81.8°F and January lows 5.6°F. About 30.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 47.6 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 161 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sherburn since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 4, 1977 about 8.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 19, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 38 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on October 4, 2006.
Severe weather in Martin County since 1996
Martin County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2024 | Flood | DR-4797: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 12, 2019 | Flood | DR-4442: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 5, 2018 | Flood | DR-4390: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Martin County
Martin County had 8,245 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,706 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Sherburn itself the ACS puts it at 9.1%.
Public schools in Sherburn
3 public schools with 439 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARTIN COUNTY WEST SENIOR HIGH | 9-12 | 208 | 16.0 |
| SHERBURN ELEMENTARY | PK-2 | 143 | 13.0 |
| MARTIN COUNTY WEST JUNIOR HIGH | 7-8 | 88 | 14.7 |
Towns near Sherburn
- Welcome, MN6.1 mi · 710 people · home $101,600
- Trimont, MN7.4 mi · 705 people · home $98,800
- Fairmont, MN13.2 mi · 10,487 people · home $169,900
- Jackson, MN13.2 mi · 3,323 people · home $128,500
- Estherville, IA18.4 mi · 5,904 people · home $101,400
- Truman, MN18.8 mi · 1,092 people · home $106,400
- Butterfield, MN21.3 mi · 601 people · home $90,400
- Armstrong, IA21.8 mi · 875 people · home $90,500
Sherburn questions
Is Sherburn, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sherburn scores better for retirees than 83% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 71%. 26.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.2).
How much does a house cost in Sherburn?
The median owner-occupied home in Sherburn is valued at $106,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,777, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $739 a month.
What is the weather like in Sherburn?
July highs average 81.8°F and January lows 5.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.7 inches of precipitation a year and 47.6 inches of snow.
Does Sherburn get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sherburn since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 4, 1977. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)