Why visit Chatfield
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Chatfield Public Library and Ellen Lovell House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 4°F, and about 42 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Chatfield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Chatfield
Chatfield is a city in Fillmore and Olmsted counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 2,997 at the 2020 census. The city's area is split almost equally between the two counties. Chatfield is known as "The Gateway to Bluff Country" and "The Chosen Valley".
From the Wikipedia article Chatfield, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks6
Chatfield Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Public library of Chatfield, Minnesota, United States
Tu,We 10:00-18:30; Th 10:00-20:30; Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-14:00;...
Ellen Lovell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
George Haven House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes1
Churches and places of worship7
History
The city was named after Judge Andrew G. Chatfield. It was founded in 1853 by Andrew Twiford, and originally served as the Fillmore county seat prior to the county being further divided. The founding population was overwhelmingly from New England. The New Englanders who founded Chatfield built a community that became so successful it was dubbed "the Chosen Valley". During the American Civil War, the Chatfield Guards militia distinguished themselves as Company A of the 2nd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, and their commander, former engineer and newspaperman Captain (later promoted to colonel) Judson W. Bishop, later commanded the entire regiment.
From the History section of Chatfield, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Chatfield
31 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 4°F | 1.1 in | 11.0 in |
| Feb | 28°F | 8°F | 1.2 in | 8.2 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 21°F | 2.0 in | 7.5 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 32°F | 3.8 in | 2.5 in |
| May | 68°F | 44°F | 4.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 54°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 58°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 56°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 47°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 35°F | 2.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 23°F | 1.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 29°F | 12°F | 1.4 in | 9.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Preston (13 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Fillmore County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-06-28: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-12: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-11-02: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2013-07-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Rochester International Airport (RST) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Rochester 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Byron 26 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Winona 29 mi northeast, about 47 min by car
- Cresco 33 mi south, about 53 min by car
- Austin 41 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Decorah 42 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Blooming Prairie 44 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Holmen 46 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- La Crosse 48 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Onalaska 49 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2011-0115-ChatfieldPL, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- GeorgeHavenHouse, Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oakenwald, Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 3.0
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