Sanford TownshipMN
A town of 141, settled in 1883.
Is Sanford Township a good place to live?
Sanford Township’s median age is 57 years, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 39.9 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. The biggest park or preserve is Pomme De Terre WPA, at 307 acres. Sanford Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
141 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Sanford Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Sanford 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 Sanford Township.
Fewer young adults than Minnesota overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 5% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 50% of residents (38% statewide). 36% 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
62% women, 38% men
About 60 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±9.4 points). Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Sanford Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 4.5% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 21.1% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 3% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 26.3% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 19.5% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.5% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0.9% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 31.2% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.3% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.8% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.4% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 18.3% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
Sanford Township faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 73% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Sanford Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Sanford Township has cold winters and pleasant summers. Sanford Township’s July high is 81°F, near the Minnesota town median (82°F) and below the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Sanford Township is
Sanford Township beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 40% of Sanford Township adults have obesity.
| Sanford Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 35% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 10% | 12% |
| What stands out | Sanford Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.9% | 76.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.8% | 5.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Sanford Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 3.6% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pomme De Terre WPA | — | 307 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Sanford Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Sanford Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Sanford Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
About Sanford Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Sanford Township is a township in Grant County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 169 at the 2000 census. Sanford Township was organized in 1882, and named for Henry F. Sanford, a pioneer settler.
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- Area
- 34 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,211 ft
Questions about Sanford Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Sanford Township, MN a good place to live?
Sanford Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.