AldrichMN
A town of 34, settled in 1877.
Is Aldrich a good place to live?
Aldrich’s average trip to work is 38 minutes, above both Minnesota’s towns (23 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). No town among the 274 in Minnesota we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Aldrich. Aldrich has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
34 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Aldrich: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Aldrich, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Aldrich.
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Aldrich
Aldrich has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 80°F, Aldrich’s July high is against 82°F in Minnesota’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Aldrich stands out in Minnesota and nationally, with more of its adults who smoke cigarettes
21% of Aldrich adults smoke cigarettes. Aldrich beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18. 29% of Aldrich adults get no exercise outside work.
| Aldrich | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 14% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 25% | 23% |
| What stands out | Aldrich | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 8.5% | 5.4% |
| More smokers | 20.6% | 13.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.2% | 8.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Aldrich
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 56% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Aldrich
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Aldrich; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Aldrich residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
About Aldrich
City in Minnesota, United States
Aldrich ( AWL-dritch) is a city in Wadena County, Minnesota, United States, along the Partridge River. As of the 2020 census, Aldrich had a population of 35. The small community holds the distinction as the first permanent settlement in Wadena County and the first to establish a post office. It is also home to the first Catholic church in the area, established in 1870, as a mission church.
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- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,355 ft
- ZIP code
- 56434
- Area code
- 218
Questions about Aldrich
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Aldrich, MN a good place to live?
Aldrich has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.