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Redwood Falls TownshipMN
A town in Minnesota, home to 174 people.
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Photo: Jon Platek · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
174
2025 Census estimate · −0.6% since 2020
Median home value
$233K
Census ACS
Household income
$107K
median
Median age
39.8
years
Jobs based here
91
Balanced
Is Redwood Falls Township a good place to live?
Redwood Falls Township’s average commute is 17 minutes, below both Minnesota’s towns (23 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Redwood Falls Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
174 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Redwood FallsNew Avon TownshipSheridan TownshipPaxton TownshipRedwood Falls Township
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Redwood Falls Township.
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Minnesota overall
39.8median age · MN 38.8
Adults 18 to 34 are 10% of residents (22% statewide); children under 18 are 33% of residents (23% statewide). Among adults 25 and older in Redwood Falls Township, 44% hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
| Redwood Falls Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 44% | 33% | 29% |
| Median age | 39.8 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
Redwood Falls TownshipMinnesotaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
20%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school19%
Some college19%
Associate’s14%
Bachelor’s37%
Graduate7%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8.8 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Redwood Falls Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 15.6% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 17.7% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 2.7% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.5% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 20.4% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.1% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 7% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.4% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.5% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.2% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 18.5% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.3% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.3% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 37% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6.7% | 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
Natural hazards
High risk in Redwood Falls Township, with inland flooding at the top
72risk score of 100
57% of Redwood Falls Township’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 20%. On expected storm and flood damage, Redwood Falls Township sits above 72% of U.S. communities.
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesHeat waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Redwood Falls Township has snowy winters and pleasant summers
44″snow a winter
Summer afternoons peak near 83° in July, and January nights bottom out around 6°; snowfall runs to about 44 inches a winter.
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–26°
Spring35–55°
Summer59–81°
Fall37–58°
Oct 4
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
About one in three of Redwood Falls Township’s working residents commute to Redwood Falls
0%work in town
In Redwood Falls Township, 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The median commute is under 9 miles. The town’s typical household income is $107,000. The top destinations are Redwood Falls (31%), Wabasso (11%) and Marshall (6%).
| Redwood Falls Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $107,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 7% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Redwood Falls Township0%
Redwood Falls31%
Wabasso11%
Marshall6%
Montevideo3%
9 mi
median commute distance
91
jobs based in Redwood Falls Township
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy Redwood Falls Township is
For adults in Redwood Falls Township, the share who feel lonely is 31%. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Redwood Falls Township is ahead of Minnesota on 1 and behind on 16. Among adults here, 17% smoke cigarettes and 13% have diabetes.
| Redwood Falls Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 10% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 12% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
1 better15 too close to call16 worse
| What stands out | Redwood Falls Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.5% | 76.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.2% | 8.9% |
Centracare - Redwood
4.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
1.1%
conserved · 242 of 21,900 acres
1.1 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Redwood Falls Township
18pages on Redwood Falls Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Redwood Falls Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Redwood Falls Township, and how to reach them.
PowerRedwood Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterRedwood Falls water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Redwood Falls 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 hereRedwood County Government CenterRedwood County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code5628356283 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Redwood Falls Township; the nearest are
Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Granite Falls28.3 mi$6,491 in-state tuitionSouthwest Minnesota State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Marshall28.5 mi$10,361 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Redwood Falls Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
About Redwood Falls Township
City in Minnesota, United States
Redwood Falls is a city in Redwood County, located along the Redwood River near its confluence with the Minnesota River, in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 5,102 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 5.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,040 ft
- ZIP code
- 56283
- Area code
- 507
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