Shell River TownshipMN
A town of 301.
Is Shell River Township a good place to live?
Shell River Township’s median age is 55.5 years, against 39.9 years in Minnesota’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Only 6 of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Shell River Township. 24% of the land in Shell River Township is conserved, against 4.7% in Minnesota’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest place to walk is Huntersville State Forest, 15,810 acres with 4.6 miles of trail. Shell River Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
301 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Shell River Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Shell River 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 Shell River Township.
Shell River Township has 0.0 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
The median household income in Shell River Township is $64,000. The top destinations are Menahga (21%), Park Rapids (16%) and Wadena (5%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
| Shell River Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Huntersville State Forest | 4.6 mi | 15,810 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
In Shell River Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Shell River Township has cold winters and pleasant summers. Shell River Township’s July high is 79°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Shell River Township is
Shell River Township beats the Minnesota average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 29% of Shell River Township adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Shell River Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 10% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 31% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| What stands out | Shell River Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.8% | 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 Shell River Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 54% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Shell River Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Shell River Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Shell River Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
100% of working residents leave Shell River Township for work
Where Shell River Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Shell River Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Shell River Township is a township in Wadena County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 287 at the 2020 census. The township was named for the Shell River, which flows through it; the river was named for abundant clam and mussel shells found along its banks.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,391 ft
Questions about Shell River Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Shell River Township, MN a good place to live?
Shell River Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.