Bridge No. L1409 · National Register of Historic Places
Hillsdale Township’s story
Hillsdale Township in pictures
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1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
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A town of 790.
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Bridge No. L1409 · Photo: Bucienator · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
790
2025 Census estimate · +4.2% since 2020
Household income
$72K
median
Median age
48.1
years
Jobs based here
5
A commuter town
Is Hillsdale Township a good place to live?
Hillsdale Township’s median age is 48.1 years, above both Minnesota’s towns (39.9 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Only 4 of the 275 Minnesota towns we compare have a higher January low than Hillsdale Township. Bridge No. L1409 is on the National Register of Historic Places. Hillsdale Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
790 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
StocktonWarren TownshipRollingstone TownshipNorton TownshipWilson TownshipHillsdale Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hillsdale Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hillsdale Township, and how to reach them.
PowerMiEnergy Cooperative16.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHidden Valley Mobile Home ParkNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers72% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hillsdale Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsWinona Area Public School DistrictLewiston-Altura Public School District2 districts serve Hillsdale Township; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
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 hereWinona County Auditor-TreasurerWinona County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes55959, 5598755959 60% · 55987 39%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 Hillsdale Township.
Natural hazards
In Hillsdale Township, the FEMA risk score runs higher than in the typical Minnesota or U.S. town
Federal disaster aid has reached households in Hillsdale Township after 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2007. Three quarters of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 11%. Paid flood insurance claims here since 2007: one.
85risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 2007
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
More than half of Hillsdale Township’s working residents commute to Winona
15% of residents live below the poverty line here, above both the Minnesota town median (7%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Hillsdale Township’s middle household income comes in at $72,000. The top destinations are Winona (53%), Rochester (9%) and Goodview (6%).
0%work in town
| Hillsdale Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $72,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Hillsdale Township0%
Winona53%
Rochester9%
Goodview6%
La Crosse3%
7 mi
median commute distance
5
jobs based in Hillsdale Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Hillsdale Township’s year
The range runs from 8° on a January night to 82° on a July afternoon, with about 38 inches of snow a winter.
38″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter11–28°
Spring35–56°
Summer59–80°
Fall39–58°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Hillsdale Township is
In Hillsdale Township, 17% of adults report frequent mental distress. Two figures for adults here: 29% sleep under 7 hours, 19% binge drink.
| Hillsdale Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 73% | 75% | 79% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 25% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
0 better29 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Hillsdale Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults without reliable transportation | 8.4% | 7.1% |
| More adults in frequent mental distress | 17.2% | 15.1% |
| Fewer adults getting cholesterol checked | 80.9% | 85.3% |
Winona Health Services
7.9 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
3.3% of Hillsdale Township is conserved land
In 1 park or preserve, walkers have 6.2 miles of trail. Parks and preserves in Hillsdale Township: one, of 315 acres.
3.3%conserved
| Hillsdale Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 3.3% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.5 | 0.4 |
3.3%
conserved · 332 of 10,170 acres
6.2 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest | 4.8 mi | 315 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hillsdale Township
16pages on Hillsdale Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Hillsdale Township
Saint Mary's University of MinnesotaUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Winona4.2 mi$45,080 tuitionWinona State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Winona6.8 mi$10,576 in-state tuitionMinnesota State College SoutheastCommunity college · Public · Winona8.2 mi$6,432 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Hillsdale Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Hillsdale Township for work
Where Hillsdale Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
5jobs based in Hillsdale Township
0%of working residents work in town
7 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Hillsdale Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Hillsdale Township is a township in Winona County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 912 at the 2010 census. Hillsdale Township was organized in 1858, and named for the hills and dales within its borders.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 16 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,175 ft
Questions about Hillsdale Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hillsdale Township, MN a good place to live?
Hillsdale Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.