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Nicollet TownshipMN
The town, home to 460 people, lies in Minnesota.
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Photo: Grika at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
460
2025 Census estimate · −3.6% since 2020
Median home value
$385K
Census ACS
Household income
$99K
median
Median age
38.9
years
Jobs based here
45
A commuter town
Is Nicollet Township a good place to live?
No town among the 274 in Minnesota we compare has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Nicollet Township. Nicollet Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
460 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Judson TownshipNicolletBelgrade TownshipGranby TownshipCambria TownshipCourtland TownshipNicollet Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Nicollet Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Nicollet Township, and how to reach them.
PowerXcel Energy17.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNicollet 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 Nicollet 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 hereNicollet County Govt CenterNicollet County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP codes56074, 56003, 5602156074 74% · 56003 23% · 56021 3%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 Nicollet Township.
Work & commute
Nicollet Township stands out in Minnesota and nationally, with fewer of its residents who live below the poverty line
In Nicollet Township, the average trip to work is 19 minutes, below both Minnesota’s towns (23 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). The median household income locally is $99,000. Half of commuters travel less than 13 miles. The top destinations are Mankato (28%), St. Peter (17%) and North Mankato (9%).
0%work in town
| Nicollet Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 0.5% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $99,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Nicollet Township0%
Mankato28%
St. Peter17%
North Mankato9%
New Ulm3%
13 mi
median commute distance
45
jobs based in Nicollet Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
The climate in Nicollet Township brings four seasons and pleasant summers
The July high is 82°F, near the Minnesota town median (82°F) and below the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
39″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–26°
Spring35–55°
Summer60–80°
Fall38–58°
Oct 9
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Nicollet Township is
Among adults in Nicollet Township, 19% binge drink and 74% had a checkup this year. This Minnesota town tracks Minnesota closely on all 32 CDC measures. 28% of Nicollet Township adults feel lonely.
| Nicollet 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) | 30% | 30% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato
In Mankato · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
In Nicollet Township, 3.9% of the land is conserved
Trails run 0.9 miles in 5 parks and preserves. Parks and preserves in Nicollet Township: 5, covering 626 acres.
3.9%conserved
3.9%
conserved · 834 of 21,217 acres
0.9 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area, North Star Unit | — | 436 |
| 2. Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area, Nicollet Bay Main Unit | — | 162 |
| 3. Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area, Nicollet Bay North Unit | — | 18 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Nicollet Township, with inland flooding at the top
For Nicollet Township, the natural-hazard score from FEMA is 50 of 100. 48% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by strong winds at 13%.
50risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong windCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 12 attractions →Wanda Gág House and 4 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Nicollet Township. Close and well known come first.
15 mi MuseumWanda Gág House9 mi City parkSibley Park
15 mi MuseumBrown County Museum
36 mi MuseumWaseca County Historical Society Museum
22 mi City parkGaylord City ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Wanda Gág House: Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Brown County Museum: Flip Schulke, Public domain · Waseca County Historical Society Museum: Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2 · Gaylord City Park: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Nicollet Township
17pages on Nicollet Township
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
5 within 15 miles of the center of Nicollet Township
South Central CollegeCommunity college · Public · North Mankato8.2 mi$6,146 in-state tuitionBethany Lutheran CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Mankato10.9 mi$31,360 tuitionMinnesota State University-MankatoUniversity or college · Public · Mankato11.2 mi$9,572 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Nicollet Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Nicollet Township for work
Where Nicollet Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
45jobs based in Nicollet Township
0%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Nicollet Township
City in Minnesota, United States
Nicollet ( NIH-kə-lit) is a city in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,143 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Mankato, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. U.S. Route 14 and Minnesota State Highways 99 and 111 are the three main arterial routes in the community. Nearby Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area is one of the most significant waterfowl breeding areas in the upper Midwest.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 984 ft
- ZIP code
- 56074
- Area code
- 507
Questions about Nicollet Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Nicollet Township, MN a good place to live?
Nicollet Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.