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A town of 1,179. 42% more nonprofits per person than the typical Minnesota town.
Nevis Township’s best subject grades are an A− for schools and an A for civic life; its weakest is a C for cost of living. 35% of residents are 65 or older in Nevis Township, above both the Minnesota town median (18%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). Among 274 Minnesota towns, just 3 have a higher median age than Nevis Township. On civic life, just 27 of Minnesota’s 572 towns do better. The biggest park or preserve is Badoura State Forest, at 1,265 acres. Nevis Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
Where Nevis Township beats most towns.
1,009 counted in 2010 and 1,143 in 2020; an estimated 1,179 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Minnesota), ordered by how far Nevis Township is from typical.
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Census counts: 238 in 1910, 377 in 2020. The archive holds 11 old photos and papers going back to 2024 and a map from 1970 on.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Nevis 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Nevis Township.
People 65 and older are 35% of residents (17% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 8% of residents (22% statewide). 40% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Nevis Township, against 33% in Minnesota’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns. 20% of residents are under 18 in Nevis Township.
| Nevis Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 40% | 33% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 20% | 23% | 22% |
45% women, 55% men
About 120 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.5 points). Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women. Among residents 45 to 54, 75% are men (MN 51%).
| Nevis Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.2% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.9% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 1.3% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.2% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.5% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.8% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 22% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 13% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.7% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.9% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 14% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.2% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 28.9% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.3% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,200, single groups can be off by several points
Most working residents leave Nevis Township for work: only 3% work in town. Nevis Township’s median household income is $70,000. The top destinations are Park Rapids (25%), Nevis (11%) and Walker (5%).
| Nevis Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.9% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Median household income | $70,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Nevis Township has cold winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Nevis Township is 79°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
15% of Nevis Township adults binge drink. Nevis Township beats the Minnesota average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 28% of Nevis Township adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Nevis Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 10% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| What stands out | Nevis Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.7% | 9.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.3% | 76.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.1% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Nevis Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 4.8% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Badoura State Forest | — | 1,265 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities. Since 1999, 7 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Nevis Township.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Nevis Township; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Nevis Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
City in Minnesota, United States
Nevis ( NEE-viss) is a city in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 377 at the 2020 census. Minnesota State Highway 34 serves as a main arterial route in the community. Nevis began as a railway village. A post office was established in 1899, and the village separated from Nevis Township and incorporated in 1921. The Louis J. Moser House near Nevis was constructed in the early 1900s and used as a fishing camp. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Robert G. Renner, a U.S. federal judge, was born in Nevis in 1923. The muskellunge is native to the waterways in the area, and is celebrated in Nevis. Nevis Muskie Days are held in July, and include a 5K …
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42% more nonprofits per person than the typical Minnesota town.
The typical home is worth about $341,000. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.