Kinghurst TownshipMN
A town of 118.
Is Kinghurst Township a good place to live?
Kinghurst Township’s average trip to work is 54 minutes, above both Minnesota’s towns (23 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Among 275 Minnesota towns, just 5 have a lower January low than Kinghurst Township. 76% of the land in Kinghurst Township is conserved, above both Minnesota’s towns (4.7%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest place to walk is Chippewa National Forest, 13,618 acres with 11 miles of trail. Kinghurst Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
118 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Kinghurst Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Kinghurst 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 Kinghurst Township.
Conserved land covers nearly a third of Kinghurst Township
14 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Chippewa National Forest | 11 mi | 13,618 |
| 2. Big Fork State Forest | — | 17 |
| 3. Blackduck State Forest | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Kinghurst Township faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Kinghurst Township, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Kinghurst Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Kinghurst Township is 78°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Kinghurst Township stands out in Minnesota and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
43% of adults have high blood pressure in Kinghurst Township. Only 1 of the 272 Minnesota towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Kinghurst Township. 37% of adults have obesity in Kinghurst Township.
| Kinghurst Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 10% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 18% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| What stands out | Kinghurst Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 14.8% | 17.8% |
| Fewer lonely adults | 28.1% | 31.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.9% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Kinghurst Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Kinghurst Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Kinghurst Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
14 miles of trails in Kinghurst Township
75.6% of the town is conserved land, across 4 parks and preserves.
About Kinghurst Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Kinghurst Township is a township in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 116 at the 2020 census. Kinghurst Township was named for Cyrus M. King, a county commissioner.
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- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,319 ft
Questions about Kinghurst Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Kinghurst Township, MN a good place to live?
Kinghurst Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.