Gillford TownshipMN
A town of 509.
Is Gillford Township a good place to live?
Gillford Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
509 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Gillford Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Gillford 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 Gillford Township.
Gillford Township faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
The national flood insurance program has paid 46 claims in Gillford Township since 1978. FEMA expects more storm and flood damage here than in 79% of U.S. communities.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
A smaller share of working residents work locally in Gillford Township than in most of Minnesota or the rest of the country
In Gillford Township, 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Since 2013, Gillford Township has added 128 jobs, to 143 in 2023. Half of commuters travel less than 21 miles. The top destinations are Rochester (45%), Lake City (8%) and Zumbrota (6%).
| Gillford Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 2.5% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.9% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Gillford Township
Gillford Township’s typical July afternoon high is 82°F, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 82°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Gillford Township is
Among adults in Gillford Township, 37% have obesity. CDC measures, 32 in all: Gillford Township beats Minnesota on 7 and trails on 5. 14% of adults in Gillford Township report frequent mental distress; 30% sleep under 7 hours.
| Gillford Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 25% | 23% |
| What stands out | Gillford Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.3% | 9.3% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9% | 11.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.1% | 8.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Gillford Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Gillford Township; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Gillford Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
99% of working residents leave Gillford Township for work
Where Gillford Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Gillford Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Gillford Township is a township in Wabasha County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 507 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Oak Center is located in the township.
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- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,053 ft
Questions about Gillford Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Gillford Township, MN a good place to live?
Gillford Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.