Grattan TownshipMN
A town of 45, settled in 1920.
Is Grattan Township a good place to live?
Only 4 of the 275 Minnesota towns we compare have a lower January low than Grattan Township. 71% of the land in Grattan Township is conserved, above both the Minnesota town median (4.7%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Big Fork State Forest, at 9,050 acres. Grattan Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
45 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Grattan Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Grattan 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 Grattan Township.
Conserved land covers nearly a third of Grattan Township
5.1 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves. Grattan Township’s trail density is 0.1 miles per square mile, below both Minnesota’s towns (0.5) and U.S. towns (0.4).
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Chippewa National Forest | 1.8 mi | 7,192 |
| 2. Lost 40 SNA | 0.6 mi | 130 |
| 3. Big Fork State Forest | 0.2 mi | 9,050 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
High risk in Grattan Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
A typical July afternoon in Grattan Township is cooler than in the typical Minnesota or U.S. town
Grattan Township’s July high is 78°F. Grattan Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Grattan Township stands out in Minnesota and nationally: a larger share of its adults have high blood pressure
43% of Grattan Township adults have high blood pressure. Among 272 Minnesota towns, just 1 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Grattan Township. 37% of Grattan Township adults have obesity.
| Grattan Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 10% | 12% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 18% | 16% |
| What stands out | Grattan Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 14.8% | 17.8% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.1% | 9.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.9% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Grattan Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Grattan Township; the nearest are
About 6 of every 100 Grattan Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Minnesota.
5 miles of trails in Grattan Township
71.1% of the town is conserved land, across 4 parks and preserves.
About Grattan Township
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
Grattan is an unincorporated community in Grattan Township, Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located northwest of Wirt; near the junction of Itasca County Roads 26 and 31. The boundary line between Itasca and Koochiching counties is nearby. Nearby places include Northome, Dora Lake, and Wirt. Grattan is located 12 miles east-southeast of Northome; and 11 miles northwest of Wirt. Grattan is 49 miles northwest of Deer River. Grattan is located within ZIP code 56661 based in Northome. A post office previously operated in the community of Grattan, first as Pinetop (1901–1920), and then as Grattan (1920–1935), until its closing in 1935. Moose Brook and Windigo Creek are.…
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- Elevation
- 1,352 ft
Questions about Grattan Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Grattan Township, MN a good place to live?
Grattan Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.