MinneolaTownHall, 2010
Minneola Township’s story
163 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2010.
- 1863Minneola Township is settled
Minneola TownshipMN
A town of 623, settled in 1863.
6 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Jonathunder · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
623
2025 Census estimate · −0.2% since 2020
Median home value
$341K
Census ACS
Household income
$118K
median
Median age
48.1
years
Jobs based here
27
A commuter town
Is Minneola Township a good place to live?
Of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare, none has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Minneola Township. The biggest park or preserve is Woodbury Wildlife Management Area, at 75 acres. Minneola Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
623 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
ZumbrotaWanamingoWanamingo TownshipZumbrota TownshipBelle Creek TownshipRoscoe TownshipMinneola Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Minneola Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Minneola Township, and how to reach them.
PowerGoodhue County Coop Elec AssnEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterZumbrota water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet10 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Minneola Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsZumbrota-Mazeppa School DistrictKenyon-Wanamingo School District2 districts serve Minneola Township; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
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 hereGoodhue County Government CenterGoodhue County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes55992, 55983, 5502755992 78% · 55983 14% · 55027 8%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 Minneola Township.
Work & commute
Minneola Township has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Minneola Township for work: only 1% work in town. 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line in Minneola Township, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 7% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. The median household income in Minneola Township is $118,000.
1%work in town
| Minneola Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 1.3% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $118,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Minneola Township1%
Rochester27%
Zumbrota16%
St. Paul3%
Minneapolis3%
23 mi
median commute distance
27
jobs based in Minneola Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Minneola Township, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Minneola Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Minneola Township’s July high is 81°F, close to Minnesota’s towns (82°F) and below U.S. towns (85°F).
44″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–26°
Spring34–55°
Summer58–79°
Fall37–57°
Sep 30
typical first frost
May 9
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Minnesota overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 46% of residents (38% statewide); children under 18 are 18% of residents (23% statewide). Minneola Township’s median age is 48.1 years. 37% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 39% across Minnesota.
48.1median age · MN 38.8
| Minneola Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.1 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 18% | 23% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 37% | 33% | 29% |
Minneola TownshipMinnesotaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
25%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school24%
Some college25%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s27%
Graduate10%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.8 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women. Among residents 65 to 74, 73% are men (MN 49%).
| Minneola Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.5% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.7% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.5% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.7% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 25.3% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.5% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.9% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.5% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 23.6% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 25% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 26.5% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.4% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 600, single groups can be off by several points
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Minneola Township
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities. Since 1998, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Minneola Township.
61risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
5
paid flood claims since 1998
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Minneola Township is
Minneola Township tracks Minnesota closely on all 32 CDC measures. 28% of adults feel lonely in Minneola Township.
| Minneola Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 75% | 79% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 30% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Mayo Clinic Health System - Cannon Falls
14.4 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.8%conserved
0.8%
conserved · 160 of 20,976 acres
0.3 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Woodbury Wildlife Management Area | — | 75 |
| 2. Goodhue County Fairgrounds | — | 18 |
| 3. Everson Park | — | 9 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Minneola Township
17pages on Minneola Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Minneola Township; the nearest are
Carleton CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Northfield23 mi$68,892 tuitionUniversity of Minnesota-RochesterUniversity or college · Public · Rochester24.8 mi$15,016 in-state tuitionRochester Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Rochester26.3 mi$6,389 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Minneola Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Minneola Township for work
Where Minneola Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
27jobs based in Minneola Township
1%of working residents work in town
23 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Minneola Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Minneola Township is a township in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 657 at the 2000 census. Minneola Township was organized in 1859. Minneola is a name derived from the Dakota language meaning "much water".
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 34 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,050 ft
Questions about Minneola Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Minneola Township, MN a good place to live?
Minneola Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.