Runeberg TownshipMN
A town of 649, organized in 1887.
Is Runeberg Township a good place to live?
44% of residents are under 18 in Runeberg Township, above both the Minnesota town median (23%) and the median of U.S. towns (22%). Only 2 of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare have a lower median age than Runeberg Township. Runeberg Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
649 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Runeberg Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Runeberg 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 Runeberg Township.
Runeberg Township stands out in Minnesota and nationally, with fewer of its working residents who work locally
0.9% of working residents work locally in Runeberg Township, against 9.8% in Minnesota’s towns and 8% across U.S. towns. Jobs based in Runeberg Township fell to 18 in 2023, 24 fewer than in 2013. 15% of Runeberg Township residents live below the poverty line.
| Runeberg Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.9% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 14% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Runeberg Township has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Runeberg Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Runeberg Township’s July high is 79°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Runeberg Township is
Runeberg Township beats the Minnesota average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 29% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Runeberg Township.
| Runeberg Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 10% | 12% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| What stands out | Runeberg Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.7% | 76.1% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 72.6% | 68.7% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.9% | 5.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Runeberg Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 53% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Runeberg Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Runeberg Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Runeberg Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
99% of working residents leave Runeberg Township for work
Where Runeberg Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Runeberg Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Runeberg Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 387 as of the 2000 census.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,519 ft
Questions about Runeberg Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Runeberg Township, MN a good place to live?
Runeberg Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.