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A town of 472, incorporated in 1905.
Only 5 of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Finlayson Township. The biggest place to walk is Banning State Park, 4,324 acres with 7.5 miles of trail. Finlayson 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.
Census counts: 186 in 1910, 295 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2021 and 2 maps from 1961 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Finlayson 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 Finlayson Township.
Its public schools are run by the East Central School District. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is East Central Senior Secondary, with 309 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 391 | C+ |
| East Central Senior SecondaryLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 309 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Banning State Park | 7.5 mi | 4,324 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Finlayson Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Finlayson Township’s July high is 80°F, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 82°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Finlayson Township for work: only 5% work in town. Jobs based in Finlayson Township fell to 157 in 2023, 41 fewer than in 2013. The average trip to work in Finlayson Township is 27 minutes.
| Finlayson Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $70,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.9% | 9.8% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
41% of adults have high blood pressure in Finlayson Township. Among 272 Minnesota towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Finlayson Township. 40% of adults have obesity in Finlayson Township.
| Finlayson Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 10% | 12% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 14% |
| What stands out | Finlayson Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.4% | 76.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.9% | 5.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 56% of U.S. communities. Since 2016, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Finlayson Township.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Finlayson Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Finlayson Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
City in Minnesota, United States
Finlayson is a city in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 295 at the 2020 census. The city's area was incorporated from Finlayson Township, the remainder of which is still adjacent to it. https://finlayson.municipalimpact.com/ Interstate 35 and Minnesota State Highways 18 and 23 are three of the main routes in the area.
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Finlayson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.