Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
The town, settled in 1906, counts 136 residents.
Elmer Township’s typical journey to work is 42 minutes, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 23 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Only one of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare has a higher share of households owning their home than Elmer Township. 11% of the land in Elmer Township is conserved, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 4.7% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. Church of St. Joseph (Catholic) is on the National Register of Historic Places. Elmer 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 1963 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Elmer 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 Elmer Township.
Half of commuters travel less than 32 miles. 2.3% of Elmer Township residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Hibbing (24%), Virginia (9%) and Duluth (9%).
| Elmer Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 2.3% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $76,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
For Elmer Township, the risk rating from FEMA is 76 of 100. Expected losses in Elmer Township break down as 51% from cold waves and 41% from inland flooding.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Elmer Township’s peak summer temperature stands at 79°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The biggest park or preserve is Gichigami Ziibi WMA, at 132 acres. Count the trails in 1 park or preserve and they come to 1.9 miles. In Elmer Township, the density of trails is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Gichigami Ziibi WMA | — | 132 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The share of adults in Elmer Township who report frequent physical distress: 15%. Against the Minnesota average, Elmer Township comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 13. Among 272 Minnesota towns, just 9 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Elmer Township.
| Elmer Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 10% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 31% | 35% |
| What stands out | Elmer Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.9% | 76.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.9% | 8.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Elmer Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Elmer Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
Where Elmer Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
Elmer is an unincorporated community in Elmer Township, Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located near Meadowlands at the intersection of County Road 199 (Elmer Road) and County Road 193 (Bailey Road). Saint Louis County Highway 5, County Highway 133, and Meadowlands Trunk Road are all in the vicinity. The Saint Louis River is nearby.
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Elmer Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.