Atwater ( ) is a city in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,124 at the 2020 census.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water.
U.S. Route 12 serves as a main route in the city.
History
left|thumb|Former Atwater State Bank building, Atwater, MinnesotaAtwater was laid out in 1869, and incorporated on February 17, 1876. The city was named for E. D. Atwater, a railroad official.
Education
Atwater is part of a consolidated school district with the cities of Cosmos and Grove City, which comprise the "ACGC" school district. Their mascot name is the Falcons. School colors are teal, black and silver. Currently, students in grades 5-12 attend classes in the neighboring town of Grove City. Younger students from Atwater attend ACGC North Elementary located approximately one-quarter mile from the downtown.
Government
The town has a three-person police department.