Welcome to Nimrod ...
The city of Nimrod is located in Wadena County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Nimrod, you might consider that their post office opened in 1887.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Nimrod has a population of 64 people<2> (see below for details).
Nimrod is 1,320 feet [402 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Nimrod lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Nimrod: (218)
The ZIP code for Nimrod: 56478<4>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Nimrod had an population of 64 people. This is a decrease of 7.25% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 14.67% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Nimrod had a population of 69 people. This makes Nimrod the county's 5th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 69 people, the population of Nimrod decreased 8% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 75 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Nimrod.
Communities Also Named Nimrod ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 9 communities that are also named Nimrod - they are located in Arkansas, Missouri, Montana (2), Newfoundland and Labrador, North Carolina, Oregon and Texas (2).
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Nimrod.
Communities near Nimrod ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Nimrod.
- Wadena
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wadena have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wadena
- Wadena is located in Otter Tail County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,121 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wadena <6>
- Staples
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Staples have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Staples
- Staples is located in Todd County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,068 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Staples <6>
- Menahga
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Menahga have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Menahga
- Menahga is located in Wadena County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,307 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Menahga <6>
- Sebeka
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sebeka have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sebeka
- Sebeka is located in Wadena County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 668 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sebeka <6>
- Verndale
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Verndale have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Verndale
- Verndale is located in Wadena County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 576 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Verndale <6>
- Aldrich
(18 miles [29 km] to the south) - Bluffton
(20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest) - Backus
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Backus have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Backus
- Backus is located in Cass County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 255 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Backus <6>
- Park Rapids
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Rapids
- Park Rapids is located in Hubbard County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,335 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Park Rapids <6>
- Dorset
(22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dorset
- Dorset is located in Hubbard County
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Nimrod. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Nimrod.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Nimrod. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Nimrod.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Nimrod. See our Newspapers Page for Nimrod.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Nimrod ...
Looking for more information about Nimrod? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Nimrod, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Nimrod.
Adding Nimrod to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Nimrod in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Nimrod was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Nimrod post office opened in 1887.
We also found Nimrod in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Nimrod.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Nimrod. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Wadena County: www.co.wadena.mn.us/
The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Wadena, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Nimrod. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Nimrod - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Nimrod). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Nimrod or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |