Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
The biggest park or preserve is Boerner Wildlife Management Area, at 27 acres. Arlington Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Arlington Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 417 in 1890, 2,247 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1958 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Arlington Township, 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Arlington Township.
Half commute less than 22 miles. The share of residents in Arlington Township who live below the poverty line is 3%, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 7% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Among working residents here, 1% work locally. The top destinations are Le Sueur (10%), Gaylord (8%) and Chaska (6%).
| Arlington Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 3% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $96,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Arlington Township, the July high is 82°F, close to Minnesota’s towns (82°F) and below U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
28% of Arlington Township adults get no exercise outside work. Arlington Township: 29% of adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Arlington Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 23% | 25% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| What stands out | Arlington Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.1% | 8.9% |
| More uninsured adults | 9.4% | 7.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 6.7% | 5.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
For Arlington Township, the risk rating from FEMA is 56 of 100. Expected losses in Arlington Township break down as 51% from inland flooding and 14% from cold waves. Households here have drawn federal disaster aid in 3 declared disasters, most recently in 2024.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In 2 parks and preserves, walkers have 1.5 miles of trail.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Boerner Wildlife Management Area | — | 27 |
| 2. Arlington Wildlife Management Area | — | 20 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Arlington Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Arlington Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
Where Arlington Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Minnesota, United States
Arlington is a city in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,247 at the 2020 census.
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Arlington Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.