Arrowhead TownshipMN
A town of 289.
Is Arrowhead Township a good place to live?
Arrowhead Township’s average trip to work is 40 minutes, against 23 minutes in Minnesota’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Only 1 of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare have a higher share of residents below the poverty line than Arrowhead Township. 16% of the land in Arrowhead Township is conserved, against 4.7% in Minnesota’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Fond Du Lac State Forest, at 909 acres. Arrowhead Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
289 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Arrowhead Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Arrowhead 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Arrowhead Township.
Arrowhead Township has 0.7 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Arrowhead Township for work: only 4% work in town. Since 2013, Arrowhead Township has added 47 jobs, to 67 in 2023. The top destinations are Duluth (16%), Cloquet (11%) and Floodwood (6%).
| Arrowhead Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 4.2% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Median household income | $80,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Arrowhead Township has set aside 15.8% of its land for conservation
5.2 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. The trail density in Arrowhead Township is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Fond Du Lac State Forest | 0.1 mi | 909 |
| 2. Gichigami Ziibi WMA | — | 286 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
In Arrowhead Township, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Arrowhead Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Arrowhead Township’s July high is 78°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Arrowhead Township faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities. Since 1982, 16 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Arrowhead Township.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Arrowhead Township stands out in Minnesota and nationally: a larger share of its adults smoke cigarettes
21% of Arrowhead Township adults smoke cigarettes. Only 2 of the 272 Minnesota towns we compare have a higher share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Arrowhead Township. 29% of Arrowhead Township adults get no exercise outside work.
| Arrowhead Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 10% | 12% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 16% | 19% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 30% | 36% |
| What stands out | Arrowhead Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.8% | 8.9% |
| More smokers | 21.3% | 13.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.5% | 5.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Arrowhead Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Arrowhead Township; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Arrowhead Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
96% of working residents leave Arrowhead Township for work
Where Arrowhead Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Arrowhead Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Arrowhead Township is a township in St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 298 at the 2020 census. U.S. Highway 2 serves as a main route in the township. Highway 2 runs east–west through the middle of the township. Saint Louis County Road 8 (CR 8) runs east–west through the northern portion of the township. The east–central and southeast portions of Arrowhead Township are located within the Fond du Lac Indian Reservation.
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- Area
- 72 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,368 ft
Questions about Arrowhead Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Arrowhead Township, MN a good place to live?
Arrowhead Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.