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Greenway Township’s story
Greenway Township in pictures
The archive holds 3 maps from 1952 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Greenway TownshipMN
A town of 1,794. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
5 bordering townsMap →
Oliver Boarding House · Photo: Jonathunder · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,794
2025 Census estimate · −0.3% since 2020
Median home value
$138K
Census ACS
Household income
$66K
median
Median age
44.4
years
Jobs based here
325
A commuter town
Is Greenway Township a good place to live?
Greenway Township’s best subject grades are an A+ for cost of living and an A− for history; its weakest is a D for walkability. On cost of living, just 7 of Minnesota’s 573 towns do better. On history, just 22 of Minnesota’s 574 towns do better. Greenway Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Greenway Township stand out
Where Greenway Township beats most towns.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Greenway Township for work
Where Greenway Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
325jobs based in Greenway Township
5%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Greenway Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Minnesota), ordered by how far Greenway Township is from typical.
Cost of livingTypical home $138K, 2 years of the Grand Rapids area’s $69K median household incomeA+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 3.7 of 20; 6.4% of households have no car; 0.6% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →Jobs & income$66K median household income; 325 jobs based hereC−Open →SchoolsB+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 33% of U.S. communities; cold waves tops the listB+Open →HealthGrand Itasca Clinic and Hospital 16.1 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors10% conserved landBOpen →History2 places on the National RegisterA−Open →Civic life2.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateSnowy winters, 78° summer afternoons, 60″ of snow–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 44.4; 18% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Greenway Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Greenway Township, and how to reach them.
PowerMinnesota Power15.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMarble water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Greenway Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereItasca County CourthouseItasca County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes55775, 55764, 55716, 5570955775 36% · 55764 28% · 55716 19% · 55709 18%Census 2020
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 Greenway Township.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C−
Greenway Township has 0.5 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Greenway Township for work: only 5% work in town. Greenway Township’s average trip to work is 30 minutes, against 23 minutes in Minnesota’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. 13% of residents live below the poverty line in Greenway Township.
5%work in town
| Greenway Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 8% | 14% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $66,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Greenway Township5%
Grand Rapids31%
Hibbing12%
Nashwauk Township6%
Duluth4%
17 mi
median commute distance
325
jobs based in Greenway Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 8% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsB+
Greenway Township’s schools rank ahead of 68% of Minnesota districts
Its public schools are run by the Greenway Public School District. Its one school is below.
68%of MN districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marble Early Childhood CenterLargest public school before high schoolGrades PK | Grades PK | 78 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MN on state tests and graduation
Climate
Greenway Township has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Greenway Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Greenway Township’s July high is 78°F, below both Minnesota’s towns (82°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).
60″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter2–22°
Spring28–52°
Summer53–76°
Fall33–52°
Sep 24
typical first frost
May 17
typical last frost
+2.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Greenway Township faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by cold waves
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 67% of U.S. communities.
33risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingStrong wind
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
OutdoorsB
Greenway Township has set aside 10.3% of its land for conservation
35 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. Greenway Township’s trail density is 1.0 miles per square mile.
10.3%conserved
10.3%
conserved · 2,348 of 22,882 acres
35 mi
of trails · 1 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthB−
Residents of Greenway Township are healthier than 51% of U.S. towns
Greenway Township beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11. 28% of Greenway Township adults sleep under 7 hours. Among 272 Minnesota towns, just 9 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Greenway Township.
51%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Greenway Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 10% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 31% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
0 better21 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | Greenway Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 7.4% | 5.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.8% | 5.9% |
| More adults with diabetes | 13.3% | 10.1% |
Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital
16.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 7 attractions →Greyhound Bus Museum and 3 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Greenway Township. Close and well known come first.
17 mi MuseumGreyhound Bus Museum
20 mi MuseumMinnesota Discovery Center
16 mi MuseumForest History Center
36 mi GardenOlcott ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Greyhound Bus Museum: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Minnesota Discovery Center: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Forest History Center: Laupeck, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Olcott Park: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Greenway Township
18pages on Greenway Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Greenway Township; the nearest are
Minnesota North CollegeCommunity college · Public · Hibbing16.8 mi$6,022 in-state tuitionFond du Lac Tribal and Community CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Cloquet58 mi$6,006 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Greenway Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Minnesota.
Landmarks
2 places in Greenway Township on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Greenway Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Greenway Township is a township in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,788 at the 2020 census. Greenway Township was named for John Campbell Greenway, a businessman in the mining industry.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,404 ft
Greenway Township’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Greenway Township.
Lone Pine TownshipNashwauk TownshipTaconiteNashwaukMarbleGreenway Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MN rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenway Township | — | — | A+ | — | B+ | B− |
| Lone Pine Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nashwauk Township · Nashwauk | — | — | A+ | — | B− | C+ |
| Taconite | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marble | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Greenway Township and Nashwauk Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Greenway Township and Nashwauk Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Lone Pine Township, Taconite and Marble aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Nashwauk and Nashwauk Township are one community, graded once. Compare Greenway Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Greenway Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Greenway Township, MN a good place to live?
Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Greenway Township, MN expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A+.