Skandia TownshipMN
A town of 122.
Is Skandia Township a good place to live?
The biggest park or preserve is Iron Lake Wildlife Management Area, at 54 acres. Skandia Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
122 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Skandia Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Skandia 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 Skandia Township.
Skandia Township has 0.3 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
The average trip to work for Skandia Township comes to 32 minutes, above both the Minnesota town median (23 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). The share of residents in Skandia Township who live below the poverty line: 17%. The top destinations are Slayton (12%), Marshall (10%) and Sioux Falls (10%). Half commute less than 36 miles.
| Skandia Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 7% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Compared with most of Minnesota and the rest of the country, the median age in Skandia Township is higher
42% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Skandia Township, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 33% and U.S. towns at 29%.
| Skandia Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 42% | 33% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
| Skandia Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.4% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.3% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.1% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.5% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.5% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 5.2% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 22.9% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 20.8% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.3% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.6% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 16.9% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.7% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.3% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.5% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 22.1% | 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
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Skandia Township
In Skandia Township, the July high is 82°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Skandia Township is
Against the Minnesota average, Skandia Township comes out ahead on 4 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 7. 77% of adults had a checkup this year in Skandia Township. Among adults here, 29% feel lonely and 14% report frequent mental distress.
| Skandia Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| What stands out | Skandia Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.7% | 9.3% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.5% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Skandia Township, with inland flooding at the top
44% of Skandia Township’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by drought at 15%. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 58% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Skandia Township has set aside 3.1% of its land for conservation
Skandia Township has 6 parks and preserves, 141 acres in all.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Iron Lake Wildlife Management Area | — | 54 |
| 2. Skandia Wildlife Management Area | — | 40 |
| 3. Reinhold Wildlife Management Area | — | 22 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Skandia Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Skandia Township; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Skandia Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
100% of working residents leave Skandia Township for work
Where Skandia Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Skandia Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Skandia Township is a township in Murray County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 173 at the 2000 census. Skandia Township was organized in 1873, and named after ancient Scandia.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,650 ft
Questions about Skandia Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Skandia Township, MN a good place to live?
Skandia Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.