Maple Ave. 1889, 1889
Maple Lake Township’s story
168 years in pictures
Census counts: 470 in 1900, 2,159 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 1889 and 2 maps from 1958 on.
- 1858Maple Lake Township is settled
Maple Lake TownshipMN
Population
2,212
2025 Census estimate · +2.9% since 2020
Median home value
$470K
Census ACS
Household income
$104K
median
Median age
42.6
years
Jobs based here
269
A commuter town
Is Maple Lake Township a good place to live?
No town among the 274 in Minnesota we compare has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Maple Lake Township. Maple Lake Township’s January low is 4°F, near the Minnesota town median (6°F) and below the median of U.S. towns (22°F). Robert Ney Memorial Park Reserve, at 784 acres with 9.1 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. We don’t grade Maple Lake Township yet; the figures below are still real.
What makes Maple Lake Township stand out
Where Maple Lake Township beats most towns.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Maple Lake Township for work
Where Maple Lake Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
269jobs based in Maple Lake Township
1%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Maple Lake Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Maple Lake Township, and how to reach them.
PowerWright-Hennepin Coop Elec Assn15.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMaple Lake water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNearest public drop-offWright County Compost & Recycling Facility, 3 miOpenStreetMap
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWright County Government CenterWright County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes55358, 5531355358 51% · 55313 49%Census 2020
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 Maple Lake Township.
Work & commute
With 0.3 jobs for every working resident, most of Maple Lake Township’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Maple Lake Township for work: only 1% work in town. Jobs based in Maple Lake Township grew to 269 in 2023, 91 more than in 2013. Maple Lake Township’s median household income is $104,000, where Minnesota’s towns sit at $90,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000.
1%work in town
| Maple Lake Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $104,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 7% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Maple Lake Township1%
Buffalo15%
Maple Lake12%
Monticello4%
Minneapolis4%
18 mi
median commute distance
269
jobs based in Maple Lake Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Maple Lake Township
Maple Lake Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Maple Lake Township’s July high is 82°F.
40″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter8–25°
Spring34–54°
Summer59–79°
Fall37–56°
Oct 9
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Minnesota overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 15% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 43% of residents (38% statewide). Maple Lake Township has grown 2.9% since 2020, to 2,212 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 25% of Maple Lake Township residents are under 18.
42.6median age · MN 38.8
| Maple Lake Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 25% | 23% | 22% |
| Median age | 42.6 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
Maple Lake TownshipMinnesotaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school27%
Some college23%
Associate’s13%
Bachelor’s20%
Graduate10%
Women and men · all residents
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Maple Lake Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.1% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.7% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.3% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.8% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.2% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.9% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.2% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.5% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.5% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 26.6% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.7% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.1% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.3% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.3% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,200, single groups can be off by several points
Natural hazards
Maple Lake Township faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 64% of U.S. communities.
36risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Maple Lake Township is
Maple Lake Township beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 29% of adults feel lonely in Maple Lake Township.
| Maple Lake Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 30% | 36% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 76% | 75% | 79% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
0 better31 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Maple Lake Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with arthritis | 25% | 22.3% |
Centracare Health - Monticello
9.7 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
Maple Lake Township has set aside 2.6% of its land for conservation
9.4 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
2.6%conserved
| Maple Lake Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 2.6% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
2.6%
conserved · 575 of 22,007 acres
9.4 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Robert Ney Memorial Park Reserve | 9.1 mi | 784 |
| 2. Maple Lake Wildlife Management Area | — | 243 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Maple Lake Township
17pages on Maple Lake Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Maple Lake Township; the nearest are
Saint Cloud State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Saint Cloud23.6 mi$10,245 in-state tuitionSt Cloud Technical and Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Saint Cloud25.7 mi$6,124 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Maple Lake Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
About Maple Lake Township
City in Minnesota, United States
Maple Lake is a city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,159 at the 2020 census. Minnesota State Highway 55 serves as a main route in the city.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1858
- Area
- 2.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,053 ft
- ZIP code
- 55358
- Area code
- 320
Maple Lake Township’s neighbors
8 towns share a border with Maple Lake Township.
Maple LakeSilver Creek TownshipChatham TownshipBuffalo TownshipMonticello TownshipBuffaloAlbion TownshipCorinna TownshipMaple Lake Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MN rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Lake Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Maple Lake | — | — | A− | — | A− | B+ |
| Silver Creek Township | #85 | A | B | — | A | B+ |
| Chatham Township | — | — | C | — | A− | A− |
| Buffalo Township | — | — | C+ | — | A− | A− |
| Monticello Township | #52 | A | B | — | A | B+ |
| Buffalo | #64 | A | B− | A | A− | B+ |
| Albion Township | — | — | B | — | A | B+ |
Maple Lake, Chatham Township, Buffalo Township and Albion Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Maple Lake, Silver Creek Township, Chatham Township, Buffalo Township, Monticello Township and Albion Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Maple Lake Township isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Maple Lake Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Maple Lake Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Maple Lake Township, MN a good place to live?
We don’t grade Maple Lake Township yet; the figures below are still real.