Walcott TownshipMN
A town of 969, settled in 1856.
Is Walcott Township a good place to live?
The biggest park or preserve is Faribault Wildlife Management Area, at 519 acres. Walcott Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
969 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Walcott Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Walcott 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 Walcott Township.
A smaller share of working residents work locally in Walcott Township than in most of Minnesota or the rest of the country
Jobs in Walcott Township grew by 33 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 50. The town’s typical journey to work stands at 28 minutes. Its median household income is $97,000, against $90,000 in Minnesota’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns, though 4.1% of Walcott Township residents live below the poverty line.
| Walcott Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.8% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 14% | 11% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Walcott Township faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Federal disaster aid has reached households in Walcott Township after 3 declared disasters, most recently in 2024. FEMA expects more storm and flood damage here than in 71% of U.S. communities. 56% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 16%. Paid flood insurance claims here since 2024: 2.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The climate in Walcott Township brings snowy winters and pleasant summers
In Walcott Township, the typical July afternoon high is 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A larger share of adults in Walcott Township have obesity than in the typical Minnesota or U.S. town
The share of adults in Walcott Township who get no exercise outside work is 31%, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 23% and U.S. towns at 25%. In Walcott Township, just over one in ten adults have diabetes.
| Walcott Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 23% | 25% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 35% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 11% | 14% |
| What stands out | Walcott Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.4% | 8.9% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 17.4% | 11.4% |
| More uninsured adults | 11.1% | 7.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
3.3% of Walcott Township is conserved land
There are 0.5 miles of trail across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Faribault Wildlife Management Area | — | 519 |
| 2. River Bend Nature Center | — | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Minnesota Zoo and 5 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Walcott Township. Close and well known come first.
37 mi Zoo & aquariumMinnesota Zoo
10 mi MuseumMinnesota State Public School for Dependent and Neglected Children
37 mi National RiverMississippi National River and Recreation Area225K visitors a year30 mi Zoo & aquariumOxbow Park and Zollman Zoo
20 mi Museum3R Landmark School Museum
18 mi MuseumWaseca County Historical Society MuseumPhoto credits
Minnesota Zoo: Makeenosman, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Minnesota State Public School for Dependent and Neglected Children: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mississippi National River and Recreation Area: NPS/Gordon Dietzman, Public domain · 3R Landmark School Museum: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Waseca County Historical Society Museum: Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
Everything we know about Walcott Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Walcott Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Walcott Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
99% of working residents leave Walcott Township for work
Where Walcott Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Walcott Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Walcott Township is a township in Rice County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 984 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Prairieville and Ruskin are both partially located within the township. Settled in the 1850s, Walcott Township was named for Samuel Walcott, an early settler.
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- Area
- 34 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,194 ft
Questions about Walcott Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Walcott Township, MN a good place to live?
Walcott Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.