Perry Nelson House · National Register of Historic Places
Concord Township’s story
170 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1856Concord Township is settled
Concord TownshipMN
A town of 556, settled in 1856.
3 bordering townsMap →
Perry Nelson House · Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0
Population
556
2025 Census estimate · −0.7% since 2020
Median home value
$298K
Census ACS
Household income
$86K
median
Median age
48.2
years
Jobs based here
177
A commuter town
Is Concord Township a good place to live?
Only 1 of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Concord Township. Perry Nelson House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Concord Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
556 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Milton TownshipEllington TownshipWasioja TownshipConcord Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Concord Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Concord Township, and how to reach them.
PowerXcel Energy17.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWest Concord water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet9 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Concord Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDodge County ElectionsDodge County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes55985, 55927, 5594655985 84% · 55927 14% · 55946 2%Census 2020
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 Concord Township.
Work & commute
About two in five of Concord Township’s working residents commute to Rochester
Most working residents leave Concord Township for work: only 1% work in town. Jobs based in Concord Township fell to 177 in 2023, 341 fewer than in 2013. Concord Township’s average trip to work is 26 minutes, against 23 minutes in Minnesota’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns.
1%work in town
| Concord Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 6% | 7% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Concord Township1%
Rochester44%
Kasson6%
Dodge Center5%
Owatonna5%
20 mi
median commute distance
177
jobs based in Concord Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Concord Township has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Concord Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Concord Township’s July high is 81°F, close to Minnesota’s towns (82°F) and below U.S. towns (85°F).
44″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–26°
Spring34–54°
Summer58–79°
Fall37–57°
Sep 30
typical first frost
May 9
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Concord Township is
Concord Township tracks Minnesota closely on all 32 CDC measures. 74% of adults had a checkup this year in Concord Township.
| Concord Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 75% | 79% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 30% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Owatonna Hospital
18.5 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Concord Township faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 51% of U.S. communities.
49risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesDrought
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Outdoors
0.1% of Concord Township is conserved land
0.1 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. Only 8 of the 273 Minnesota towns we compare have a lower share of conserved land than Concord Township.
0.1%conserved
0.1%
conserved · 13 of 23,450 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Schletty Wildlife Management Area, Main Unit | — | 13 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Concord Township
17pages on Concord Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Concord Township; the nearest are
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and ScienceUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Rochester22.5 mi$3,257 tuitionUniversity of Minnesota-RochesterUniversity or college · Public · Rochester22.7 mi$15,016 in-state tuitionRochester Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Rochester24.7 mi$6,389 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Concord Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Minnesota.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Concord Township for work
Where Concord Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
177jobs based in Concord Township
1%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Concord Township
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
Concord is an unincorporated community in Concord Township, Dodge County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located near the junction of Dodge County Road 24 and 201st Avenue. County Roads 9 and 22 are also in the immediate area. The Middle Fork of the Zumbro River flows through the community. Nearby places include West Concord, Berne, and Wasioja.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Elevation
- 1,161 ft
Questions about Concord Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Concord Township, MN a good place to live?
Concord Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.