Lake Hanska TownshipMN
This town in Minnesota has a population of 326.
Is Lake Hanska Township a good place to live?
Lake Hanska Township’s median age is 53 years, above both Minnesota’s towns (39.9 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). The biggest park or preserve is Southeast Hanska Wildlife Management Area, at 123 acres. Lake Hanska Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
326 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Lake Hanska Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lake Hanska 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 Lake Hanska Township.
About half of Lake Hanska Township’s working residents commute to New Ulm
In Lake Hanska Township, the mean commuting time is 21 minutes. The top destinations are New Ulm (46%), Sleepy Eye (5%) and Courtland (3%). For residents locally, the share who live below the poverty line is 2.6%. Half the trips to work are shorter than 14 miles.
| Lake Hanska Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 2.6% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $94,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Lake Hanska Township’s year
Expect cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers in Lake Hanska Township. Summer afternoons peak near 82° in July, and January nights bottom out around 6°; snowfall runs to about 38 inches a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Lake Hanska Township is
Among adults in Lake Hanska Township, 18% binge drink. In Lake Hanska Township, 28% of adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Lake Hanska Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 77% | 75% | 79% |
| What stands out | Lake Hanska Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.2% | 8.9% |
| More adults with arthritis | 25.3% | 22.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.6% | 8.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Lake Hanska Township faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
37% of Lake Hanska Township’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 31%. Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 56% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
1.7% of the land in Lake Hanska Township is protected from building
Walkers can cover 1.3 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. Parks and preserves in Lake Hanska Township: 2, covering 128 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Southeast Hanska Wildlife Management Area | — | 123 |
| 2. Lake Hanska Wildlife Management Area | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Lake Hanska Township
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Lake Hanska Township
About 2 of every 100 Lake Hanska Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
100% of working residents leave Lake Hanska Township for work
Where Lake Hanska Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Lake Hanska Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Lake Hanska Township is a township in Brown County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 322 as of the 2000 census.
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- Area
- 39 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,007 ft
Questions about Lake Hanska Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lake Hanska Township, MN a good place to live?
Lake Hanska Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.