Humboldt TownshipMN
A town of 283.
Is Humboldt Township a good place to live?
Humboldt Township’s January low is -1°F, against 6°F in Minnesota’s towns and 22°F across U.S. towns. Among 274 Minnesota towns, just 1 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Humboldt Township. 16% of the land in Humboldt Township is conserved, against 4.7% in Minnesota’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Barnesville Wildlife Management Area, at 861 acres. Humboldt Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
283 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Humboldt Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Humboldt 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 Humboldt Township.
Very high risk in Humboldt Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 80% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Humboldt Township has 0.2 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Humboldt Township for work: only 1% work in town. Humboldt Township’s average trip to work is 29 minutes. The top destinations are Fargo (38%), Barnesville (15%) and Moorhead (9%).
| Humboldt Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $103,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Fewer young adults than Minnesota overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 9% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 45% of residents (38% statewide). 33% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 39% across Minnesota.
| Humboldt Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 33% | 33% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
44% women, 56% men
About 127 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.4 points). Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Humboldt Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 15.1% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.5% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.7% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 5.1% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 18% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.9% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.6% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.8% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.4% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.7% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.9% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.9% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.8% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.5% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.1% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
Humboldt Township has set aside 16.1% of its land for conservation
4.4 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves. The trail density in Humboldt Township is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Barnesville Wildlife Management Area | — | 861 |
| 2. Blue Eagle Park | 0.2 mi | 8 |
| 3. George Dahm Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Humboldt Township
Humboldt Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 81°, January nights drop to -1° and about 50 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Humboldt Township is
Humboldt Township beats the Minnesota average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 19% of adults binge drink in Humboldt Township.
| Humboldt Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 12% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 75% | 79% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 19% |
| What stands out | Humboldt Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9% | 11.4% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.8% | 8.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Humboldt Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Humboldt Township; the nearest are
About 6 of every 100 Humboldt Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Minnesota.
99% of working residents leave Humboldt Township for work
Where Humboldt Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Humboldt Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Humboldt Township is a township in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 239 at the 2000 census. Humboldt Township was named for Alexander von Humboldt, a German scientist and explorer.
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- Area
- 33 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,171 ft
Questions about Humboldt Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Humboldt Township, MN a good place to live?
Humboldt Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.