Highland Grove TownshipMN
A town of 275.
Is Highland Grove Township a good place to live?
Highland Grove Township’s January low is -2°F, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 6°F and U.S. towns at 22°F. The biggest park or preserve is Hoykens WPA, at 474 acres. Highland Grove Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
275 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Highland Grove Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Highland Grove 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 Highland Grove Township.
Highland Grove Township has 0.0 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
The income of the median household for Highland Grove Township comes to $99,000. The top destinations are Fargo (27%), Moorhead (13%) and Hawley (9%). Among residents in the town, 2.7% live below the poverty line.
| Highland Grove Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 2.7% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $99,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards: high risk in Highland Grove Township, mostly inland flooding
Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 77% of U.S. communities. FEMA puts 62% of Highland Grove Township’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 18% to cold waves. Federal aid has come to Highland Grove Township households in 6 declared disasters; the latest was in 2023.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
16.9% of Highland Grove Township is conserved land
Walkers can cover 3.6 miles of trail in 12 parks and preserves. Highland Grove Township’s density of trails is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hoykens WPA | — | 474 |
| 2. Hitterdahl Wildlife Management Area | — | 266 |
| 3. Lofgren WPA | — | 260 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Highland Grove Township
The typical July afternoon high in Highland Grove Township is 80°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Highland Grove Township is
The share of adults in Highland Grove Township who say their health is fair or poor: 16%. In Highland Grove Township, 19% of adults binge drink, and 30% feel lonely.
| Highland Grove Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 30% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 17% |
| What stands out | Highland Grove Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.5% | 8.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Highland Grove Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Highland Grove Township; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Highland Grove Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
100% of working residents leave Highland Grove Township for work
Where Highland Grove Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Highland Grove Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Highland Grove Township is a township in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 304 at the 2000 census.
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- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,224 ft
Questions about Highland Grove Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Highland Grove Township, MN a good place to live?
Highland Grove Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.