Fort Ridgely · National Register of Historic Places
Ridgely Township’s story
Ridgely Township in pictures
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Ridgely TownshipMN
A town of 103.
5 bordering townsMap →
Fort Ridgely · Photo: Paul Waller · Public domain
Population
103
2025 Census estimate · −4.6% since 2020
Median home value
$243K
Census ACS
Household income
$104K
median
Median age
45.5
years
Land area
19 sq mi
Is Ridgely Township a good place to live?
98% of households own their home in Ridgely Township, above both Minnesota’s towns (75%) and U.S. towns (73%). Ridgely Township has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Fort Ridgely. Ridgely Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
103 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Home TownshipEden TownshipWest Newton TownshipCairo TownshipCamp TownshipRidgely Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Ridgely Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ridgely Township, and how to reach them.
PowerBrown County Rural Elec AssnEIAHIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Ridgely 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 hereNicollet County Govt CenterNicollet County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP code5533255332 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ridgely Township.
Work & commute
About two in five of Ridgely Township’s working residents commute to New Ulm
Most working residents leave Ridgely Township for work: only 0% work in town. The median household income in Ridgely Township is $104,000. The top destinations are New Ulm (38%), St.
0%work in town
| Ridgely Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $104,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Ridgely Township0%
New Ulm38%
St. Peter5%
Gaylord4%
Courtland4%
23 mi
median commute distance
0
jobs based in Ridgely Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
20%conserved
20%
conserved · 2,371 of 11,858 acres
7.2 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Fort Ridgely State Park | 7.2 mi | 453 |
| 2. Minnriver Wildlife Management Area | — | 91 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
Ridgely Township has four seasons and pleasant summers
Ridgely Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 6° and about 38 inches of snow falls in a winter.
38″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–26°
Spring35–55°
Summer59–81°
Fall38–58°
Oct 7
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults in Ridgely Township have diabetes than in the typical Minnesota or U.S. town
14% of Ridgely Township adults have diabetes. Among 272 Minnesota towns, just 5 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Ridgely Township. 40% of Ridgely Township adults have obesity.
| Ridgely Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 10% | 12% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 23% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
1 better13 too close to call18 worse
| What stands out | Ridgely Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.6% | 76.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.5% | 5.4% |
Sleepy Eye Medical Center
9.2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Ridgely Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 55% of U.S. communities.
45risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong windCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 9 attractions →Wanda Gág House and 5 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Ridgely Township. Close and well known come first.
13 mi MuseumWanda Gág House
13 mi MuseumBrown County Museum25 mi GardenAlexander Ramsey Park36 mi GardenSibley Park
18 mi MuseumRenville County Historical Museum
24 mi GardenGaylord City ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Wanda Gág House: Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Brown County Museum: Flip Schulke, Public domain · Renville County Historical Museum: Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gaylord City Park: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Ridgely Township
17pages on Ridgely Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Ridgely Township
About 2 of every 100 Ridgely Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Ridgely Township for work
Where Ridgely Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
0jobs based in Ridgely Township
0%of working residents work in town
23 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
2 places in Ridgely Township on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Ridgely Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Ridgely Township is a township in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 118 at the 2018 census. Ridgely Township was organized in 1871, and named after Fort Ridgely.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 19 sq mi
- Elevation
- 856 ft
Questions about Ridgely Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Ridgely Township, MN a good place to live?
Ridgely Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.