Erdahl TownshipMN
A town of 391, settled in 1883.
Is Erdahl Township a good place to live?
33% of residents are 65 or older in Erdahl Township, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 18% and U.S. towns at 18%. Only 4 of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare have a higher median age than Erdahl Township. 17% of the land in Erdahl Township is conserved, above both Minnesota’s towns (4.7%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Pomme De Terre WPA, at 198 acres. Erdahl Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
391 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Erdahl Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Erdahl 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 Erdahl Township.
Most of Erdahl Township’s workers commute out: the town has 0.2 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Erdahl Township for work: only 0% work in town. The median household income in Erdahl Township is $105,000. The top destinations are Elbow Lake (19%), Fergus Falls (13%) and Ashby (8%).
| Erdahl Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $105,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Low risk in Erdahl Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 73% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
16.8% of Erdahl Township is conserved land
2.3 miles of trail in 6 parks and preserves. Erdahl Township’s trail density is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pomme De Terre WPA | 0.6 mi | 198 |
| 2. Berskow Wildlife Management Area | — | 165 |
| 3. Bah Lakes WPA | — | 152 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Erdahl Township
Erdahl Township has cold winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 80° and January nights drop to 1°.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Erdahl Township is
Erdahl Township beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11. 40% of Erdahl Township adults have obesity.
| Erdahl Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 35% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 10% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 36% |
| What stands out | Erdahl Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.4% | 76.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.8% | 5.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Erdahl Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Erdahl Township; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Erdahl Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
100% of working residents leave Erdahl Township for work
Where Erdahl Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Erdahl Township
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
Erdahl is an unincorporated community in Erdahl Township, Grant County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located between Evansville and Elbow Lake on Minnesota State Highway 79.
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- Elevation
- 1,266 ft
Questions about Erdahl Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Erdahl Township, MN a good place to live?
Erdahl Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.