Skagen TownshipMN
A town of 196.
Is Skagen Township a good place to live?
Skagen Township’s January low is -5°F, below both Minnesota’s towns (6°F) and U.S. towns (22°F). Only 6 of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Skagen Township. Skagen Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
196 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Skagen Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Skagen 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 Skagen Township.
Skagen Township has 0.0 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
4.9% of residents live below the poverty line in Skagen Township, below both the Minnesota town median (7%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). The average trip to work in Skagen Township is 21 minutes. The top destinations are Roseau (38%), Greenbush (9%) and Badger (7%).
| Skagen Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Skagen Township
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Skagen Township has four seasons and pleasant summers
Skagen Township has cold winters and pleasant summers. Skagen Township’s July high is 79°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Skagen Township is
Skagen Township beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 19% of Skagen Township adults binge drink.
| Skagen Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 30% | 36% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 75% | 79% |
| What stands out | Skagen Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 6.7% | 5.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.2% | 5.9% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 3.7% | 3.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Skagen Township has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
4.7 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Skagen Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Skagen Township; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Skagen Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
100% of working residents leave Skagen Township for work
Where Skagen Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Skagen Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Skagen Township is a township in Roseau County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 235 at the 2000 census. Skagen Township was named for Albert O. Skagen, a county official.
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- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,053 ft
Questions about Skagen Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Skagen Township, MN a good place to live?
Skagen Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.