Kroschel TownshipMN
A town of 197, settled in 1900.
Is Kroschel Township a good place to live?
Kroschel Township’s median age is 56 years, against 39.9 years in Minnesota’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Only 9 of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare have a higher average trip to work than Kroschel Township. 12% of the land in Kroschel Township is conserved, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 4.7% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. The biggest park or preserve is Snake River State Forest, at 3,449 acres. Kroschel Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
197 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Kroschel Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Kroschel 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 Kroschel Township.
Kroschel Township has 0.0 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
16% of residents live below the poverty line in Kroschel Township. The top destinations are Mora (31%), Cambridge (6%) and Isle (4%). Kroschel Township’s median household income is $69,000.
| Kroschel Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $69,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Kroschel Township
Kroschel Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Kroschel Township is 80°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Kroschel Township has set aside 12.1% of its land for conservation
1.5 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Snake River State Forest | 0.5 mi | 3,449 |
| 2. Lake Five Wildlife Management Area | — | 275 |
| 3. Kroschel Wildlife Management Area | — | 206 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Kroschel Township stands out in Minnesota and nationally, with more of its adults who smoke cigarettes
21% of Kroschel Township adults smoke cigarettes. Only 10 of the 272 Minnesota towns we compare have a higher share of adults who get no exercise outside work than Kroschel Township. 35% of Kroschel Township adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Kroschel Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 14% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 31% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 12% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 35% | 35% |
| What stands out | Kroschel Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.1% | 8.9% |
| More smokers | 21.4% | 13.1% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 18.5% | 11.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Kroschel Township faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 52% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Kroschel Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Kroschel Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Kroschel Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
100% of working residents leave Kroschel Township for work
Where Kroschel Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Kroschel Township
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
Kroschel is an unincorporated community in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located at the junction of Kanabec County Road 5 (330th Avenue) and Kanabec County Road 20 (Velvet Street). Kroschel is located within Kroschel Township and Pomroy Township. The South Fork of the Grindstone River flows through the community. Nearby places include Hinckley, Brook Park, Sandstone, Friesland, Quamba, and Mora. ZIP codes 55037 (Hinckley) and 55007 (Brook Park) meet near Kroschel. The boundary line between Kanabec and Pine counties is near Kroschel.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Elevation
- 1,112 ft
Questions about Kroschel Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Kroschel Township, MN a good place to live?
Kroschel Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.