Orwell TownshipMN
A town of 150.
Is Orwell Township a good place to live?
Orwell Township’s median age is 55 years, above both Minnesota’s towns (39.9 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). 23% of the land in Orwell Township is conserved, against 4.7% in Minnesota’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Orwell Wildlife Management Area, at 1,627 acres. Orwell Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
150 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Orwell Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Orwell 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 Orwell Township.
Orwell Township faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 76% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Orwell Township has set aside 22.7% of its land for conservation
6.8 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Orwell | 1 mi | 417 |
| 2. Ridgeway WPA | 0.8 mi | 1,432 |
| 3. Orwell Wildlife Management Area | 0.2 mi | 1,627 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
More middle-aged adults than Minnesota overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 48% of residents (38% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 18% of residents (22% statewide). 20% of Orwell Township residents are under 18. 34% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 39% across Minnesota.
| Orwell Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20% | 23% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 34% | 33% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
45% women, 55% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±9.8 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Orwell Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.1% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.1% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 2.5% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15.1% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.5% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 2.5% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 35.7% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.5% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 19.5% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 13.6% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 13% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 20.1% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.7% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
In Orwell Township, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Orwell Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Orwell Township is 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Orwell Township is
Orwell Township beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10. 31% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Orwell Township.
| Orwell Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 30% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 76% | 75% | 79% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 23% | 25% |
| What stands out | Orwell Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.6% | 76.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.3% | 5.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Orwell Township
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Orwell Township
About 1 of every 100 Orwell Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
About Orwell Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Orwell Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 144 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,096 ft
Questions about Orwell Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Orwell Township, MN a good place to live?
Orwell Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.