Monson TownshipMN
A town of 104, settled in 1885.
Is Monson Township a good place to live?
The biggest park or preserve is Bois De Sioux Wildlife Management Area, at 108 acres. Monson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
104 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Monson Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Monson 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.
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Ordered by what stands out in Monson Township.
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Monson Township
Expect July afternoons of 82° and January nights of 2°, with about 43 inches of snow a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A larger share of adults have high blood pressure in Monson Township than in most of Minnesota or the rest of the country
38% of adults have obesity in Monson Township, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 35% and U.S. towns at 35%. Monson Township: 13% of adults have diabetes. CDC measures, 32 in all: Monson Township beats Minnesota on 1 and trails on 14.
| Monson Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 10% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 23% | 25% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| What stands out | Monson Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81% | 76.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Monson Township, mostly inland flooding
The FEMA risk score for Monson Township comes to 55 of 100, against 40 of 100 in Minnesota’s towns and 44 of 100 across U.S. towns. 42 flood insurance claims have been paid locally since 1978. Expected losses in Monson Township break down as 50% from inland flooding and 21% from cold waves. One declared disaster, in 2010, has brought federal aid to Monson Township households.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0.8% of Monson Township is conserved land
Count the trails in 2 parks and preserves and they come to 2.0 miles. Parks and preserves in Monson Township: 2, covering 195 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bois De Sioux Wildlife Management Area | — | 108 |
| 2. Hunters Paradise Wildlife Management Area | — | 87 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Monson Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Monson Township; the nearest are
About 10 of every 100 Monson Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
About Monson Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Monson Township is a township in Traverse County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 162 at the 2000 census.
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- Area
- 54 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,001 ft
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Is Monson Township, MN a good place to live?
Monson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.