171 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 maps from 1962 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1855Clinton Falls Township is platted
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.

A town of 374, platted in 1855.
Clinton Falls Township’s median age is 55.4 years, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 39.9 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Among 274 Minnesota towns, just 9 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Clinton Falls Township. Bridge No. L-5573 is on the National Register of Historic Places. Clinton Falls Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 2 maps from 1962 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Clinton Falls 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 Clinton Falls Township.
Adults 18 to 34 are 8% of residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 28% of residents (17% statewide). Clinton Falls Township has lost 2.3% of its people since 2020, down to 374 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 32% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 39% across Minnesota.
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Clinton Falls Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.5% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.7% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 4% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.1% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.2% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 22.1% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 14.3% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.7% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 37.9% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 14.2% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.7% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 30.8% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 1.6% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
Clinton Falls Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 81°F, Clinton Falls Township’s July high is near the Minnesota town median (82°F) and below the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Clinton Falls Township for work: only 1% work in town. The average trip to work in Clinton Falls Township is 18 minutes. Jobs based in Clinton Falls Township grew to 151 in 2023, 41 more than in 2013.
| Clinton Falls Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 18 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $101,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% | 7% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Clinton Falls Township beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 74% of adults had a checkup this year in Clinton Falls Township.
| Clinton Falls Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 75% | 79% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| What stands out | Clinton Falls Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.5% | 8.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 51% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0.2 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. Among 273 Minnesota towns, just 10 have a lower share of conserved land than Clinton Falls Township.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Canoe Launch | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Clinton Falls Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Clinton Falls Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
Clinton Falls is an unincorporated community in Clinton Falls Township, Steele County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located between Medford and Owatonna near Interstate 35 and Steele County Road 9. Crane Creek and the Straight River meet near Clinton Falls. Clinton Falls was platted in 1855. A post office was established at Clinton Falls in 1857, and remained in operation until 1933.
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Clinton Falls Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.