Trondhjem TownshipMN
A town of 183.
Is Trondhjem Township a good place to live?
38% of residents are under 18 in Trondhjem Township, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 23% and U.S. towns at 22%. Only 1 of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare have a higher share of households owning their home than Trondhjem Township. Trondhjem Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
183 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Trondhjem Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Trondhjem 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 Trondhjem Township.
Very low risk in Trondhjem Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 82% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
More children than Minnesota overall
At 34.6 years, Trondhjem Township’s median age is against 39.9 years in Minnesota’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. 33% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 39% across Minnesota.
| Trondhjem Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 33% | 33% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.7 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Trondhjem Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 23.7% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.8% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 2% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.5% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 22.4% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 5.3% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 7.9% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 3.9% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.6% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.1% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.7% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 19.6% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.7% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Trondhjem Township stands out in Minnesota and nationally: the average trip to work there is longer
Trondhjem Township’s average trip to work is 34 minutes. Most working residents leave Trondhjem Township for work: only 3% work in town. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line in Trondhjem Township.
| Trondhjem Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 34 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 3.3% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.7% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Median household income | $79,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Trondhjem Township
Trondhjem Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Trondhjem Township is 80°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Trondhjem Township is
Trondhjem Township beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 30% of Trondhjem Township adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Trondhjem Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 75% | 79% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Trondhjem Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 72.3% | 68.7% |
| More smokers | 15.3% | 13.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Trondhjem Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Trondhjem Township; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Trondhjem Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
97% of working residents leave Trondhjem Township for work
Where Trondhjem Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Trondhjem Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Trondhjem Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 177 at the 2020 census. Trondhjem Township was organized in 1873, and named after Trondhjem, in Norway.
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- Area
- 34 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,362 ft
Questions about Trondhjem Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Trondhjem Township, MN a good place to live?
Trondhjem Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.