Battle TownshipMN
A town of 47.
Is Battle Township a good place to live?
68% of residents live below the poverty line in Battle Township, above both Minnesota’s towns (7%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare, none has a lower median household income than Battle Township. 31% of the land in Battle Township is conserved, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 4.7% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. The biggest park or preserve is Red Lake State Forest, at 2,597 acres. Battle Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
47 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Battle Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Battle 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 Battle Township.
Conserved land covers nearly a third of Battle Township
0.1 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Red Lake State Forest | — | 2,597 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Most working residents commute out of Battle Township
Most working residents leave Battle Township for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Red Lake (12%), Redby (9%) and Wyandotte Township (6%). Half commute less than 61 miles.
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Battle Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Battle Township has cold winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Battle Township is 79°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
More of Battle Township’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical Minnesota or U.S. town
38% of adults have high blood pressure in Battle Township. Among 272 Minnesota towns, just 9 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Battle Township. 39% of adults have obesity in Battle Township.
| Battle Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 31% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 18% | 16% |
| What stands out | Battle Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.8% | 76.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.5% | 8.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Battle Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 59% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Battle Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Battle Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Battle Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
100% of working residents leave Battle Township for work
Where Battle Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Battle Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Battle Township is a township in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 47 as of the 2020 census. Battle Township took its name from the Battle River.
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- Area
- 14 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,181 ft
Questions about Battle Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Battle Township, MN a good place to live?
Battle Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.