MNMap-doton-Medford, 2005
Medford Township’s story
Medford Township in pictures
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Explore the history →Medford TownshipMN
A town of 843.
Population
843
2025 Census estimate · −0.1% since 2020
Median home value
$58K
Census ACS
Household income
$77K
median
Median age
34.9
years
Jobs based here
114
A commuter town
Is Medford Township a good place to live?
30% of residents are under 18 in Medford Township, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 23% and U.S. towns at 22%. Only 10 of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Medford Township. Medford Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
843 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
MedfordClinton Falls TownshipDeerfield TownshipWalcott TownshipMedford Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Medford Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Medford Township, and how to reach them.
PowerXcel Energy17.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLazy U Community water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet9 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Medford Township’s trash rules yet
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 hereSteele County AuditorSteele County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code5504955049 100%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 Medford Township.
Work & commute
About half of Medford Township’s working residents commute to Owatonna
Most working residents leave Medford Township for work: only 1% work in town. Medford Township’s average trip to work is 18 minutes, below both Minnesota’s towns (23 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Jobs based in Medford Township grew to 114 in 2023, 76 more than in 2013.
1%work in town
| Medford Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 18 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 14% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 10% | 7% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Medford Township1%
Owatonna50%
Faribault12%
Rochester3%
Northfield2%
8 mi
median commute distance
114
jobs based in Medford Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Medford Township has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Medford Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Medford Township is 81°F.
44″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–26°
Spring34–55°
Summer59–79°
Fall37–57°
Oct 6
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Medford Township is
Medford Township beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 73% of Medford Township adults had a checkup this year.
| Medford Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 73% | 75% | 79% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 30% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
0 better29 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Medford Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.8% | 8.9% |
| More smokers | 15.8% | 13.1% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 63.1% | 67.5% |
Allina Health Faribault Medical Center
7.9 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Medford Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 51% of U.S. communities.
49risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Medford Township
16pages on Medford Township
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Medford Township; the nearest are
St Olaf CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Northfield19.8 mi$59,760 tuitionRiverland Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Austin36.3 mi$6,298 in-state tuitionMinnesota State University-MankatoUniversity or college · Public · Mankato38.6 mi$9,572 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Medford Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Medford Township for work
Where Medford Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
114jobs based in Medford Township
1%of working residents work in town
8 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Medford Township
City in Minnesota, United States
Medford ( MED-fərd) is a city in Steele County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Medford had a population of 1,315.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,099 ft
- ZIP code
- 55049
- Area code
- 507
Questions about Medford Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Medford Township, MN a good place to live?
Medford Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.