Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 224.
Waasa Township’s average trip to work is 39 minutes, against 23 minutes in Minnesota’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Only 2 of the 275 Minnesota towns we compare have a lower January low than Waasa Township. Its National Register listings include Hartley Building. Waasa Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Waasa Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1907 and 4 maps from 1949 on.
4 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Waasa 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Waasa Township.
21% of Waasa Township residents live below the poverty line, above both the Minnesota town median (7%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). The median household income in Waasa Township is $57,000. Most working residents leave Waasa Township for work: only 0% work in town.
| Waasa Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 21% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $57,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Waasa Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Waasa Township’s July high is 78°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
14% of adults have diabetes in Waasa Township. Among 272 Minnesota towns, just 4 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Waasa Township. 37% of adults have obesity in Waasa Township.
| Waasa Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 10% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 31% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 12% | 14% |
| What stands out | Waasa Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.5% | 76.1% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 88.3% | 85.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.8% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 56% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Waasa Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 4% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bear Island State Forest | — | 11 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Waasa Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Waasa Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
Where Waasa Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
4 places in Waasa Township on the National Register of Historic Places.
Township in Minnesota, United States
Waasa Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 225 at the 2020 census. Saint Louis County Highway 21 (CR 21) serves as a main route in the township. CR 21 runs east–west through the township. Other routes include Salo Road.
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Waasa Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
