Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
2 of its places are on the National Register of Historic Places.
Only 8 of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare have a lower share of residents below the poverty line than Janesville Township. Its National Register listings include Seha Sorghum Mill and Hoffman Apiaries. Janesville Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Janesville Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 1,021 in 1880, 2,421 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1912 and 2 maps from 1966 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Janesville 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Janesville Township.
Most people who work leave Janesville Township to do it: just 1% work in town. The town’s median household income is $112,000, against $90,000 in Minnesota’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. The top destinations are Mankato (25%), North Mankato (9%) and Janesville (7%). The median commute is under 16 miles.
| Janesville Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $112,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Janesville Township’s typical July afternoon high is 82°F, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 82°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
In Janesville Township, 16% of residents are under 18. Adults 35 to 64 are 45% of residents (38% statewide); children under 18 are 16% of residents (23% statewide). For Janesville Township, the median age is 50.8 years. Four-year graduates: 38% of adults 25 and older here, 39% across Minnesota.
| Janesville Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.8 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 16% | 23% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 23% | 18% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 38% | 33% | 29% |
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.1 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Janesville Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.4% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.5% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 11.2% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 4.5% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.8% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.8% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 21.7% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 16.3% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.9% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.1% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 22.1% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 19% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 15.6% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.6% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12.6% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several points
Janesville Township: one in ten adults worry about having enough food. Two figures for adults in the town: 29% feel lonely, 19% binge drink.
| Janesville Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 75% | 79% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Households in Janesville Township have drawn federal disaster aid in 4 declared disasters, most recently in 2024. On expected storm and flood damage, Janesville Township sits below 56% of U.S. communities. FEMA puts 36% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 21% to cold waves.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The biggest park or preserve is Linde Wildlife Management Area, at 173 acres. Trails run 0.6 miles in 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Linde Wildlife Management Area | — | 173 |
| 2. Lakeview Park | — | 43 |
| 3. Okaman Park | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
1 within 15 miles of the center of Janesville Township
About 9 of every 100 Janesville Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
Where Janesville Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
2 places in Janesville Township on the National Register of Historic Places.
City in Minnesota, United States
Janesville is a city in Waseca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,421 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 2,462 in 2024. U.S. Highway 14 serves as a main route in the community, running east–west, south of Janesville. County Road 3 runs north–south through the town. There is one disabled stoplight, now a four way stop, in Janesville at the intersection of County Road 3 (Main Street) and old Highway 14.
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Janesville Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. 2 of its places are on the National Register of Historic Places.
