Big Woods TownshipMN
A town of 36, settled in 1886.
Is Big Woods Township a good place to live?
Big Woods Township’s median age is 17.1 years, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 39.9 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Only 1 of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare have a higher share of households owning their home than Big Woods Township. Big Woods Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
36 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Big Woods Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Big Woods 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 Big Woods Township.
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Big Woods Township
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Big Woods Township
Big Woods Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. At 81°F, Big Woods Township’s July high is near the Minnesota town median (82°F) and below the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Big Woods Township is
Big Woods Township beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 19% of Big Woods Township adults binge drink.
| Big Woods Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 30% | 36% |
| What stands out | Big Woods Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 6.7% | 5.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.2% | 5.9% |
| More adults with arthritis | 26.7% | 22.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Big Woods Township has set aside 1.4% of its land for conservation
20 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
| Big Woods Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.7 miles per square mile | 0.5 | 0.4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Big Woods Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Big Woods Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Big Woods Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
About Big Woods Township
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
Big Woods is an unincorporated community in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States.
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- Elevation
- 797 ft
Questions about Big Woods Township
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Is Big Woods Township, MN a good place to live?
Big Woods Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.