North Ottawa TownshipMN
A town of 46.
Is North Ottawa Township a good place to live?
The biggest park or preserve is North Ottawa Impoundment Area, at 1,851 acres. North Ottawa Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
46 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to North Ottawa Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in North Ottawa 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 North Ottawa Township.
Snowy winters and pleasant summers: that is North Ottawa Township’s year
A winter brings about 43 inches of snow, with January nights at 1° and July afternoons at 82°.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A larger share of adults in North Ottawa Township have high blood pressure than in the typical Minnesota or U.S. town
77% of North Ottawa Township adults had a checkup this year. In North Ottawa Township, 14% of adults have diabetes, above both Minnesota’s towns (10%) and U.S. towns (12%). CDC measures, 32 in all: North Ottawa Township beats Minnesota on 1 and trails on 13.
| North Ottawa Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 10% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 35% | 35% |
| What stands out | North Ottawa Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.3% | 76.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.9% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
North Ottawa Township faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in North Ottawa Township than in 54% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects locally, 52% come from inland flooding and 20% from cold waves.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Protected land: 0.2% of North Ottawa Township
Among 273 Minnesota towns, just 10 have a lower share of conserved land than North Ottawa Township. Walkers can cover 1.3 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. North Ottawa Impoundment Area | 0.5 mi | 1,851 |
| 2. Mud Lake WPA | — | 45 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about North Ottawa Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of North Ottawa Township; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 North Ottawa Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
About North Ottawa Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
North Ottawa Township is a township in Grant County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 69 at the 2000 census.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,027 ft
Questions about North Ottawa Township
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Is North Ottawa Township, MN a good place to live?
North Ottawa Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.