Kimberly TownshipMN
A town of 199, settled in 1879.
Is Kimberly Township a good place to live?
17% of the land in Kimberly Township is conserved, against 4.7% in Minnesota’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Waukenabo State Forest, at 42 acres. Kimberly Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
199 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Kimberly Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Kimberly 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 Kimberly Township.
Natural hazards: very high risk in Kimberly Township, mostly inland flooding
Kimberly Township’s risk rating from FEMA stands at 80 of 100, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 40 of 100 and U.S. towns at 44 of 100. Expected losses in Kimberly Township break down as 71% from inland flooding and 21% from cold waves. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Kimberly Township after 3 declared disasters, most recently in 2023.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most of Kimberly Township’s workers leave town for work
The average trip to work in Kimberly Township is 28 minutes. The top destinations are McGregor (16%), Shamrock Township (14%) and Aitkin (7%). For half of commuters, work is under 17 miles away.
| Kimberly Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $76,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% | 7% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
16.7% of Kimberly Township is conserved land
There are 5.4 miles of trail across 3 parks and preserves. For Kimberly Township, the trail network density is 0.2 miles per square mile. Parks and preserves locally: 3, covering 836 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Newstrom Lake Wildlife Management Area, South Unit | — | 636 |
| 2. Newstrom Lake Wildlife Management Area, North Unit | — | 158 |
| 3. Waukenabo State Forest | — | 42 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The climate in Kimberly Township brings snowy winters and pleasant summers
Kimberly Township’s typical July afternoon high is 79°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A larger share of adults have high blood pressure in Kimberly Township than in most of Minnesota or the rest of the country
Among 272 Minnesota towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Kimberly Township. 15% of adults have diabetes here. Against the Minnesota average, Kimberly Township comes out ahead on 5 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 13.
| Kimberly Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 10% | 12% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| What stands out | Kimberly Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.9% | 9.3% |
| Fewer lonely adults | 26.9% | 31.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.1% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Kimberly Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Kimberly Township; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 Kimberly Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Minnesota.
100% of working residents leave Kimberly Township for work
Where Kimberly Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Kimberly Township
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, US
Kimberly is an unincorporated community in Kimberly Township, Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located along Aitkin County Road 5 (Nature Avenue) near the junction with County Road 56 (380th Street). Nearby places include Aitkin, Rossburg, Palisade, McGregor, East Lake, and Kimberly Wildlife Management Area. The Rice River flows through the community. State Highways 47 (MN 47) and 210 (MN 210) are both nearby.
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- Elevation
- 1,247 ft
Questions about Kimberly Township
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Is Kimberly Township, MN a good place to live?
Kimberly Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.