Cromwell TownshipMN
A town of 390.
Is Cromwell Township a good place to live?
Cromwell Township’s January low is -1°F, below both the Minnesota town median (6°F) and the median of U.S. towns (22°F). Among 274 Minnesota towns, just 10 have a lower share of residents below the poverty line than Cromwell Township. 18% of the land in Cromwell Township is conserved, above both the Minnesota town median (4.7%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Gruhl Wildlife Management Area, at 297 acres. Cromwell Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
390 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Cromwell Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Cromwell 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 Cromwell Township.
Fewer young adults than Minnesota overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 7% of residents (22% statewide); children under 18 are 31% of residents (23% statewide). 21% of residents are 65 or older in Cromwell Township. 34% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 39% across Minnesota.
| Cromwell Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 21% | 18% | 18% |
| Median age | 42.7 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 34% | 33% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.2 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Cromwell Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.2% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 18.8% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.7% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 3.7% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.8% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.1% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 15.5% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.9% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 18.4% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 31.1% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 15.1% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.7% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.7% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
With 0.1 jobs for every working resident, most of Cromwell Township’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Cromwell Township for work: only 0% work in town. Cromwell Township’s median household income is $127,000. The top destinations are Fargo (32%), Hawley (15%) and Moorhead (11%).
| Cromwell Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $127,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 15% | 14% | 11% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
High risk in Cromwell Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Conserved land covers 18.3% of Cromwell Township
4.3 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves. The trail density in Cromwell Township is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Gruhl Wildlife Management Area | — | 297 |
| 2. Cromwell Wildlife Management Area | — | 284 |
| 3. Tatlie Exchange WPA | — | 171 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Cromwell Township
Cromwell Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 81°, January nights drop to -1° and about 53 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Cromwell Township is
Cromwell Township tracks Minnesota closely on all 32 CDC measures. 19% of Cromwell Township adults binge drink.
| Cromwell Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 75% | 79% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 30% | 36% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 12% | 14% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Cromwell Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Cromwell Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Cromwell Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
100% of working residents leave Cromwell Township for work
Where Cromwell Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Cromwell Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Cromwell Township is a township in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 323 at the 2000 census. Cromwell Township was named for Oliver Cromwell, a 17th-century English military and political leader.
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- Area
- 34 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,161 ft
Questions about Cromwell Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Cromwell Township, MN a good place to live?
Cromwell Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.