Nobles County is a county government organization located in southwestern Minnesota, United States. Established in 1857, the county is named after William H. Nobles, who supervised the construction of the first government road from Fort Ridgely to the South Pass in the Rocky Mountains. The county seat is Worthington, Minnesota. The county covers an area of 723 square miles and serves a population of approximately 22,000 residents. Nobles County operates under a commissioner form of government with five elected commissioners representing different districts within the county. As a local government entity, Nobles County provides essential services to its residents including property tax assessment and collection, law enforcement through the Sheriff’s Office, public health services, social services, environmental services, and maintenance of county roads and infrastructure. The county also manages various departments such as veterans services, emergency management, and planning and zoning. The county’s administration is headquartered in the Nobles County Government Center in Worthington. The organization maintains several facilities throughout the county to deliver public services and employs numerous civil servants across various departments. Nobles County collaborates with state and federal agencies to implement programs and policies that benefit its residents.