Norwegian Grove TownshipMN
A town of 339, settled in 1878.
Is Norwegian Grove Township a good place to live?
Norwegian Grove Township’s median age is 61.1 years, above both Minnesota’s towns (39.9 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Only 7 of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare have a lower share of children under 18 than Norwegian Grove Township. 26% of the land in Norwegian Grove Township is conserved, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 4.7% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. The biggest park or preserve is Julsrud WPA, at 992 acres. Norwegian Grove Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
339 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Norwegian Grove Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Norwegian Grove 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 Norwegian Grove Township.
Older than Minnesota overall
People 65 and older are 39% of residents (17% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 8% of residents (22% statewide). 30% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 39% across Minnesota.
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 ±6.1 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Norwegian Grove Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.1% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 2.6% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 5.8% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 5.4% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.7% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 20.8% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 25.9% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 12.8% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.5% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 33% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.3% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.3% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.6% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.3% | 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
Norwegian Grove Township has set aside nearly a quarter of its land for conservation
1.9 miles of trail in 7 parks and preserves. Norwegian Grove Township’s trail density is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Julsrud WPA | 0.4 mi | 992 |
| 2. Haiby WPA | — | 191 |
| 3. Gardner WPA | — | 121 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Norwegian Grove Township has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Norwegian Grove Township for work: only 2% work in town. The average trip to work in Norwegian Grove Township is 27 minutes. The top destinations are Pelican Rapids (35%), Willmar (14%) and Fergus Falls (10%).
| Norwegian Grove Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.6% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 6.4% | 7% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Norwegian Grove Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 73% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Norwegian Grove Township has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Norwegian Grove Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 80°, January nights drop to 0° and about 54 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Norwegian Grove Township is
Norwegian Grove Township beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13. 15% of adults report frequent mental distress in Norwegian Grove Township.
| Norwegian Grove Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 30% | 36% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 23% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 10% | 12% |
| What stands out | Norwegian Grove Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80% | 76.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.4% | 8.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Norwegian Grove Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Norwegian Grove Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Norwegian Grove Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
98% of working residents leave Norwegian Grove Township for work
Where Norwegian Grove Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Norwegian Grove Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Norwegian Grove Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 340 at the 2020 census. Norwegian Grove Township was organized in 1873. A large share of the early settlers being natives of Norway caused the name to be selected.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,335 ft
Questions about Norwegian Grove Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Norwegian Grove Township, MN a good place to live?
Norwegian Grove Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.