Munch TownshipMN
The town, home to 386 people, lies in Minnesota.
Is Munch Township a good place to live?
Munch Township’s mean commuting time is 43 minutes, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 23 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Only 5 of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Munch Township. 18% of the land in Munch Township is conserved, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 4.7% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. Chengwatana State Forest, at 7,650 acres with 1.2 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Munch Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
386 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Munch Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Munch 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 Munch Township.
Most of Munch Township’s workers head elsewhere: there are 0.0 jobs for each of them
Half of commuters travel less than 30 miles. Munch Township’s middle household income stands at $67,000. The top destinations are Pine City (15%), Hinckley (7%) and Rush City (5%). Among residents in the town, 12% live below the poverty line.
| Munch Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $67,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards: high risk in Munch Township, mostly inland flooding
57% of Munch Township’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 27%. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 71% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Munch Township keeps 17.5% of its land conserved
The density of trails for Munch Township comes to 0.2 miles per square mile. Walkers can cover 6.6 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. Parks and preserves here: 2, covering 9,950 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Saint Croix State Park | 3.4 mi | 2,300 |
| 2. Chengwatana State Forest | 1.2 mi | 7,650 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Expect snowy winters and pleasant summers in Munch Township
Munch Township’s typical July afternoon high is 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Munch Township stands out in Minnesota and nationally: a larger share of its adults smoke cigarettes
In Munch Township, just over a fifth of adults say their health is fair or poor. Among 272 Minnesota towns, just one has a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Munch Township.
| Munch Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 14% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 31% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 12% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 10% | 12% |
| What stands out | Munch Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.8% | 8.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.6% | 5.4% |
| More smokers | 19.7% | 13.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Munch Township
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Munch Township
About 4 of every 100 Munch Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
100% of working residents leave Munch Township for work
Where Munch Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Munch Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Munch Township is a township in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 222 at the 2000 census. Munch Township was named for three brothers named Munch who worked as lumberman in the area.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 922 ft
Questions about Munch Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Munch Township, MN a good place to live?
Munch Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.