Norway Lake TownshipMN
A town of 279.
Is Norway Lake Township a good place to live?
33% of the land in Norway Lake Township is conserved, against 4.7% in Minnesota’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Oleander Wildlife Management Area, at 376 acres. Norway Lake Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
279 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Norway Lake Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Norway Lake 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 Norway Lake Township.
Protected land: nearly a third of Norway Lake Township
1.1 miles of trail wind through 2 parks and preserves. Parks and preserves in Norway Lake Township: 2, covering 492 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Oleander Wildlife Management Area | — | 376 |
| 2. Sunburg Wildlife Management Area | — | 116 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Norway Lake Township stands out in Minnesota and nationally, with the average trip to work longer than most
For half of commuters, work is under 20 miles away. 3% of Norway Lake Township residents live below the poverty line, below both Minnesota’s towns (7%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). The top destinations are Willmar (41%), New London (4%) and St. Paul (3%).
| Norway Lake Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 41 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 3% | 7% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Norway Lake Township, the median age runs higher than in the typical Minnesota or U.S. town
People 65 and older are 30% of residents (17% statewide); children under 18 are 13% of residents (23% statewide). The bachelor’s-degree share among adults 25 and older is 30%, against 39% across Minnesota.
| Norway Lake Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 30% | 33% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8.5 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Norway Lake Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.8% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.1% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.1% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.1% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 6.4% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.5% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 22.3% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 16.9% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 12.8% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.8% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 26.3% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 30% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.7% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.3% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
Snowy winters and pleasant summers: that is Norway Lake Township’s year
The peak summer temperature in Norway Lake Township is 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Norway Lake Township is
For adults in Norway Lake Township, the share who report frequent physical distress is 13%. This Minnesota town beats the Minnesota average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 14% of adults in Norway Lake Township report frequent mental distress; 30% sleep under 7 hours.
| Norway Lake Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| What stands out | Norway Lake Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 73.8% | 68.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.3% | 76.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.5% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Norway Lake Township, mostly inland flooding
51% of Norway Lake Township’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 14%. The town’s risk rating from FEMA is 49 of 100.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Norway Lake Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Norway Lake Township; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Norway Lake Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
100% of working residents leave Norway Lake Township for work
Where Norway Lake Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Norway Lake Township
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
Norway Lake is an unincorporated community in Arctander Township, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States.
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- Elevation
- 1,214 ft
Questions about Norway Lake Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Norway Lake Township, MN a good place to live?
Norway Lake Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.