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A town of 808, settled in 1884.
Dalbo Township’s average trip to work is 39 minutes, against 23 minutes in Minnesota’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Only 3 of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Dalbo Township. 15% of the land in Dalbo Township is conserved, against 4.7% in Minnesota’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Dobe Wildlife Management Area, at 99 acres. Dalbo 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 3 old photos and papers going back to 1880 and a map from 1961 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Dalbo 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 Dalbo Township.
Most working residents leave Dalbo Township for work: only 1% work in town. 16% of residents live below the poverty line in Dalbo Township. Since 2013, Dalbo Township has added 52 jobs, to 118 in 2023.
| Dalbo Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $62,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Dalbo Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Dalbo Township is 81°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0.7 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Dalbo Wildlife Management Area, Main Unit | — | 2,784 |
| 2. Dobe Wildlife Management Area | — | 99 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Dalbo Township tracks Minnesota closely on all 32 CDC measures. 28% of Dalbo Township adults feel lonely.
| Dalbo Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 75% | 79% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 30% | 36% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical Dalbo Township home is worth about $377,000, up 8.7% in a year, 8% above the Minnesota typical home. Dalbo Township’s median rent is $1,536 a month.
| Dalbo Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 90% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,536 a month | $1,196 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
None within 15 miles of Dalbo Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Dalbo Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
Where Dalbo Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
Dalbo is an unincorporated community in Dalbo Township, Isanti County, Minnesota, United States. Isanti County Roads 3, 13 and 57; and State Highway 47 (MN 47) are three of the main routes in the community. Nearby places include Cambridge, Pine Brook, Wyanett, Lewis Lake, Ogilvie, and Dalbo Wildlife Management Area. Stanchfield Creek flows through the community. Dalbo is thought to be named in honor of immigrants from Dalarna, Sweden, it is more likely that Dalbo is named for the place of the same name in Dalsland, Sweden. Dalbo has definite immigrant ties to both Venjan and Älvdalen, in Dalarna.
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Dalbo Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.