Population29,453 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
Courthouse Roots and a Network of Lakes
Le Sueur County, MinnesotaLe Center is the county seat of Le Sueur County, a place whose civic history is closely tied to travel between its communities. Today, county parks, lakes, and Minnesota River access points provide another network to explore. Town history and outdoor recreation make complementary starting points for a visit. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 29,453 residents in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, on July 1, 2025.
Le Sueur County at a Glance
Population29,453 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
County SeatLe Center
Largest MunicipalityLitchfield
Established1853
ZIP Codes12
Total Area, Including Water473.819 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography)
Major RoutesI-55 - IL-16 - IL-127
Area Codes217
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Le Sueur County
Le Sueur County was established in 1853 and named for French explorer Pierre Charles Le Sueur. Early towns grew along the Minnesota River, but reaching the original county seat became difficult for inland residents. County offices moved to the centrally located community then called Le Sueur Center in 1876. Its name became Le Center in 1930. The move explains why the county seat and the City of Le Sueur are different places, and why transportation figures prominently in the county's history.
Lake Washington Regional Park and Clear Lake Park provide county-operated camping options, while other locations offer trails and public water access. Ney Nature Center, Richter Woods, and Bradshaw Woods appear among the county's places for self-guided hiking. Choose facilities according to the activity you have in mind, then check the individual park's information. Le Center provides the civic starting point, with additional communities and lake destinations spread across the county.
What Shapes Us
Local Character
Le Center is the county seat of Le Sueur County, a place whose civic history is closely tied to travel between its communities.
Community Story
Le Sueur County was established in 1853 and named for French explorer Pierre Charles Le Sueur. Early towns grew along the Minnesota River, but reaching the original county seat became difficult for inland residents.
Explore Locally
Lake Washington Regional Park and Clear Lake Park provide county-operated camping options, while other locations offer trails and public water access.
River beginnings, central connections, and lakes to explore
A Closer Look
Le Sueur County
Places and perspectives from Le Sueur County
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County Resources
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Government
Schools
Public school contacts
Selected local schools from the NCES 2024-2025 directory. Contact the school or district to confirm enrollment, attendance boundaries and current services; this is not a complete school list.
Cleveland Elementary – Elementary; grades PK-06. 400 6TH ST, CLEVELAND, MN 56017. 507-931-5953.
Le Sueur-Henderson Elementary – Elementary; grades PK-05. 100 KINGSWAY DRIVE, LE SUEUR, MN 56058. 507-665-4700.
Le Center Pre K-8 – Elementary; grades PK-08. 150 W TYRONE ST, LE CENTER, MN 56057. 507-357-6802.
Waterville Elementary – Elementary; grades PK-04. 500 PAQUIN ST E, WATERVILLE, MN 56096. 507-362-4439.
Cleveland Secondary – High; grades 07-12. 400 6TH ST, CLEVELAND, MN 56017. 507-931-5953.
Montgomery Pre K-8 – Elementary; grades PK-08. 101 2ND ST NE, MONTGOMERY, MN 56069. 507-364-8119.
Le Sueur-Henderson Middle/High – High; grades 06-12. 901 E FERRY ST, LE SUEUR, MN 56058. 507-665-5800.
Hospitals
Local hospital contacts
Facility contacts from the CMS Hospital General Information directory, updated July 22, 2026. Contact the facility directly to confirm current services and appointment arrangements.
Minnesota Valley Health Center Inc – Critical Access Hospitals. 621 South Fourth Street, Le Sueur, MN 56058. 507-665-3375.
Public Safety Resources
Montgomery County Administration
Find information about county leadership, departments, and public services.
(217) 532-9530
County Clerk's Office
Vital records, elections, licenses, and official documents.
(217) 532-9531
County Treasurer
Property taxes, payments, and financial services.
(217) 532-9525
Building & Zoning Department
Permits, inspections, zoning, and property information.
(217) 532-3941
Health Department
Community health programs, services, and resources.
(217) 532-5541
County Extension Office
Agriculture, community education, and youth programs.
(217) 532-3941
Emergency Services Resources
Montgomery County Administration
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(217) 532-9530
County Clerk's Office
Vital records, elections, licenses, and official documents.
(217) 532-9531
County Treasurer
Property taxes, payments, and financial services.
(217) 532-9525
Building & Zoning Department
Permits, inspections, zoning, and property information.
(217) 532-3941
Health Department
Community health programs, services, and resources.
(217) 532-5541
County Extension Office
Agriculture, community education, and youth programs.
(217) 532-3941
State Parks Resources
Montgomery County Administration
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(217) 532-9530
County Clerk's Office
Vital records, elections, licenses, and official documents.
(217) 532-9531
County Treasurer
Property taxes, payments, and financial services.
(217) 532-9525
Building & Zoning Department
Permits, inspections, zoning, and property information.
(217) 532-3941
Health Department
Community health programs, services, and resources.
(217) 532-5541
County Extension Office
Agriculture, community education, and youth programs.
(217) 532-3941
Trails Resources
Montgomery County Administration
Find information about county leadership, departments, and public services.
(217) 532-9530
County Clerk's Office
Vital records, elections, licenses, and official documents.
(217) 532-9531
County Treasurer
Property taxes, payments, and financial services.
(217) 532-9525
Building & Zoning Department
Permits, inspections, zoning, and property information.
(217) 532-3941
Health Department
Community health programs, services, and resources.
(217) 532-5541
County Extension Office
Agriculture, community education, and youth programs.
(217) 532-3941
Utilities
Tri-County Solid Waste Fall Collection for Tires, Appliances, and Electronics
Libraries
Local library contacts
Locations and public phone numbers are from the IMLS FY2024 Public Libraries Survey. Call the branch to confirm current hours and services before visiting.
Elysian Public Library – 132 Main Street East, Elysian, MN 56028. 507-267-4411.
Le Center Public Library – 10 W Tyrone Street, Le Center, MN 56057. 507-357-6792.
Le Sueur Public Library – 118 E Ferry Street, Le Sueur, MN 56058. 507-665-2662.
Montgomery Public Library – 104 Oak Ave Se, Montgomery, MN 56069. 507-364-7615.
Waterville Public Library – 210 E Paquin St, Waterville, MN 56096. 507-362-8462.
Courts Resources
Montgomery County Administration
Find information about county leadership, departments, and public services.
(217) 532-9530
County Clerk's Office
Vital records, elections, licenses, and official documents.
(217) 532-9531
County Treasurer
Property taxes, payments, and financial services.
(217) 532-9525
Building & Zoning Department
Permits, inspections, zoning, and property information.
(217) 532-3941
Health Department
Community health programs, services, and resources.
(217) 532-5541
County Extension Office
Agriculture, community education, and youth programs.
(217) 532-3941
DMV
Transportation Resources
Montgomery County Administration
Find information about county leadership, departments, and public services.
(217) 532-9530
County Clerk's Office
Vital records, elections, licenses, and official documents.
(217) 532-9531
County Treasurer
Property taxes, payments, and financial services.
(217) 532-9525
Building & Zoning Department
Permits, inspections, zoning, and property information.
(217) 532-3941
Health Department
Community health programs, services, and resources.
(217) 532-5541
County Extension Office
Agriculture, community education, and youth programs.
(217) 532-3941
Postal Services
USPS location finder — Search by street address, city or ZIP Code for nearby post offices, collection boxes and available services.
USPS ZIP Code lookup — Find the mailing ZIP Code for a specific street address.
USPS Hold Mail — Arrange a temporary mail hold and review identity-verification requirements.
USPS change of address and forwarding — Review forwarding options and submit an address-change request through USPS.
USPS package pickup — Check pickup availability for your address and schedule eligible shipments.
Veterans
National services available to local residents
VA accredited representatives — Find help with VA claims and benefit applications.
VA health care applications — Review application options and supporting information.
VA disability claims — Find the official steps for submitting a disability claim.
GI Bill and education benefits — Review how to apply for VA education benefits.
Veteran career and employment support — Explore VA employment, training and career assistance.
Employment
National services available to local residents
USAJOBS federal employment — Search federal openings by location and occupation.
Apprenticeship Finder — Search apprenticeship opportunities by location and occupation.
My Next Move career exploration — Explore occupations, industries and career interests.
Government job-training resources — Find routes to state training programs and support for different job seekers.
Unemployment benefit guidance — Find your state program and its application and eligibility information.
Get to Know Le Sueur County
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Local Questions
Le Sueur County Questions, Answered
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29,453 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate). This is a dated Census Bureau estimate, rather than a live resident count.
473.819 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography). The total combines land and water area.
Start with Elections, linked from the government source used for this county. Check that page for current details before visiting or submitting a request.
Start with Tri-County Solid Waste Fall Collection for Tires, Appliances, and Electronics, linked from the government source used for this county. Check that page for current details before visiting or submitting a request.
Start with Employment, linked from the government source used for this county. Check that page for current details before visiting or submitting a request.
Start with these official Minnesota resources: Locations; Disability parking certificates; Renew my tabs. Choose the page for the service you need, then check its office or online instructions before making a trip. These links cover state services; they do not establish that every transaction is available at a county office.
Use USPS ZIP Code Lookup for the mailing ZIP Code of a specific street address. Use the USPS location finder to search for nearby postal facilities and available services. An address lookup is more useful for mailing than assuming the entire county shares one ZIP Code.
The VA explains how to find and appoint an accredited representative for benefit claims. Contact a representative to confirm availability before appointing them. For education benefits, use the GI Bill application guidance. These are national VA services available to eligible local residents, rather than a listing of county offices.
Le Sueur County was established in 1853 and named for French explorer Pierre Charles Le Sueur. Early towns grew along the Minnesota River, but reaching the original county seat became difficult for inland residents. County offices moved to the centrally located community then called Le Sueur Center in 1876. Its name became Le Center in 1930. The move explains why the county seat and the City of Le Sueur are different places, and why transportation figures prominently in the county’s history.
Lake Washington Regional Park and Clear Lake Park provide county-operated camping options, while other locations offer trails and public water access. Ney Nature Center, Richter Woods, and Bradshaw Woods appear among the county’s places for self-guided hiking. Choose facilities according to the activity you have in mind, then check the individual park’s information. Le Center provides the civic starting point, with additional communities and lake destinations spread across the county.
The 2020 Census geography figures record 448.674 square miles of land and 25.145 square miles of water in Le Sueur County. The county’s total area includes both. These are geographic measurements for that Census vintage, not a measurement of current water levels or public recreation access.
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My Local Guide
Find Something Fun
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Kids' Fun
- Highland Playgroup
- Wonder Works Science Center
- Giggle Junction
- Little Explorers Museum
- Discovery Park
- Greenfield Splash Pad
- Storytime Corner
- Adventure Zone
- Mini Makers Studio
- County Fairgrounds
- Family Fun Center
- Junior Nature Club
Restaurants
- Olive & Oak
- The Daily Dish
- Harbor House Grill
- Sunrise Diner
- Greenfield Table
- County Line Cafe
- Brick Oven Kitchen
- Maple Street Bistro
- The Local Plate
- Hometown Barbecue
- River Bend Grill
- Harvest Kitchen
Shopping & Retail
- Market Square General Store
- Home & Hearth
- The Book Nook
- Local Threads
- Greenfield Mercantile
- County Market
- Garden Gate Goods
- Prairie Home Supply
- Cornerstone Gifts
- Main Street Finds
- Heritage Antiques
- Artisan Hall
Clothing & Boutiques
- Uptown Boutique
- Thread & Co.
- Modern Muse
- Vintage Charm
- Willow & Co.
- Prairie Rose Apparel
- Sunday Best
- County Clothiers
- Evergreen Outfitters
- The Wardrobe
- Oak & Linen
- Market Street Style
Outdoor Fun
- Riverfront Adventures
- Summit Trail Outfitters
- Lakeside Kayaks
- Trailhead Co.
- Greenfield Lake
- Prairie Ridge Trail
- County Conservation Area
- Hillsboro Sports Park
- Sunset Campground
- Oak Valley Stables
- Meadow Creek Preserve
- Scenic Route 16
Free Things To Do
- City Park
- Downtown Walking Tour
- Community Art Wall
- Farmers Market
- Courthouse Square
- Public Library Events
- Lake Overlook
- Historic Marker Trail
- Summer Concert Series
- Community Garden
- Heritage Museum Day
- Holiday Main Street Walk
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