Alma, Minnesota, 2006
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Alma TownshipMN
A town of 76.
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Photo: Andrew Filer · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
76
2025 Census estimate · −2.6% since 2020
Median home value
$225K
Census ACS
Household income
$94K
median
Median age
47.6
years
Land area
36 sq mi
Is Alma Township a good place to live?
Alma Township’s January low is -3°F, below both the Minnesota town median (6°F) and the median of U.S. towns (22°F). Alma Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
76 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Foldahl TownshipMiddle River TownshipMcCrea TownshipAlma Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Alma Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Alma Township, and how to reach them.
PowerP K M Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterMarshall-Polk Rural Water SystemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Alma Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMarshall County CourthouseMarshall County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP codes56713, 5676256713 94% · 56762 6%Census 2020
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 Alma Township.
Climate
In Alma Township, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Alma Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. Alma Township’s July high is 81°F, below both Minnesota’s towns (82°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).
44″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter1–18°
Spring29–51°
Summer55–79°
Fall33–53°
Sep 26
typical first frost
May 15
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Alma Township is
Alma Township beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 29% of adults feel lonely in Alma Township.
| Alma Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 35% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 31% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
1 better23 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Alma Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.8% | 76.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.2% | 5.4% |
North Valley Health Center
10.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Alma Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
58risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
9
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Outdoors
Alma Township has set aside 0.7% of its land for conservation
1.0 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
0.7%conserved
0.7%
conserved · 153 of 23,116 acres
1.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Alma Township
16pages on Alma Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Alma Township; the nearest are
Northland Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Thief River Falls28.1 mi$6,289 in-state tuitionUniversity of North DakotaUniversity or college · Public · Grand Forks, ND33.5 mi$10,951 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Alma Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
About Alma Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Alma Township is a township in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 94 at the 2000 census. Alma Township was organized in 1882, and named for Alma Dahlgren, the first white child born there.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 889 ft
Questions about Alma Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Alma Township, MN a good place to live?
Alma Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.