Scott TownshipMN
A town of 118.
Is Scott Township a good place to live?
The biggest park or preserve is Mathison Wildlife Management Area, at 46 acres. Scott Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
118 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Scott Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Scott 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 Scott Township.
About one in three of Scott Township’s working residents commute to Morris
Half of commuters travel less than 12 miles. Scott Township’s typical journey to work is 18 minutes, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 23 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. The top destinations are Morris (32%), Chokio (8%) and Hancock (6%).
| Scott Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 18 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $88,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Fewer middle-aged adults than Minnesota overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 27% of residents (38% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 27% of residents (22% statewide). Scott Township’s median age is 33.4 years, against 39.9 years in Minnesota’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Four-year graduates: 31% of adults 25 and older here, 39% across Minnesota.
| Scott Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.4 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 31% | 33% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
43% women, 57% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8.2 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women. Among residents 35 to 44, 67% are men (MN 51%).
| Scott Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 16.7% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.8% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 13.7% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.7% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.8% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 3.9% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.8% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 5.9% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 13.7% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 11.5% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 26.2% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 9.8% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 21.3% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.2% | 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
Natural hazards: low risk in Scott Township, mostly inland flooding
Scott Township’s FEMA hazard score comes in at 27 of 100. Two fifths of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 19%. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 73% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Expect snowy winters and pleasant summers in Scott Township
Scott Township’s typical July afternoon high stands at 82°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Scott Township is
30% of Scott Township adults feel lonely. Scott Township: 29% of adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Scott Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 33% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| What stands out | Scott Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with arthritis | 26% | 22.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
7.2% of Scott Township is conserved land
4.1 miles of trail wind through 4 parks and preserves. In Scott Township, the density of trails is 0.1 miles per square mile. Parks and preserves in the town: 4, covering 382 acres.
| Scott Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 7.2% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Alberta Wildlife Management Area, Southeast Unit | — | 152 |
| 2. Alberta Wildlife Management Area, North Unit | — | 118 |
| 3. Alberta Wildlife Management Area, South Unit | — | 66 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Scott Township
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Scott Township
About 1 of every 100 Scott Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
100% of working residents leave Scott Township for work
Where Scott Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Scott Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Scott Township is a township in Stevens County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 117 at the 2020 census. A large share of the first settlers came from Scott County, which may have caused the name to be selected.
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- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,129 ft
Questions about Scott Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Scott Township, MN a good place to live?
Scott Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.