Walter TownshipMN
129 people call this town in Minnesota home.
Is Walter Township a good place to live?
18% of residents live below the poverty line in Walter Township, above both Minnesota’s towns (7%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 275 Minnesota towns, just 8 have a higher July high than Walter Township. Walter Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
129 people, and everyone knows the way
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Moving to Walter Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Walter 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 Walter Township.
More middle-aged adults than Minnesota overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 62% of residents (38% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 7% of residents (22% statewide). Walter Township’s median age is 47.1 years. Four-year graduates: 35% of adults 25 and older here, 39% across Minnesota.
| Walter Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.1 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 35% | 33% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
42% women, 58% men
About 136 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±7 points). Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Walter Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.4% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.6% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 1.6% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 18.4% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 24.8% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 19.2% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 5.6% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 2.4% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 24.4% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 26.7% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.4% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 26.7% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.8% | 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: that is Walter Township’s year
In July, afternoons reach 83°; in January, nights fall to 4°, and about 47 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Walter Township is
Walter Township: just over a quarter of adults get no exercise outside work. 29% of adults in Walter Township sleep under 7 hours; 14% report frequent mental distress.
| Walter Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 31% | 35% |
| What stands out | Walter Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.6% | 9.3% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 6% | 7.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.5% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Conservation land takes up 7.9% of Walter Township
Trails total 0.4 miles in 5 parks and preserves. Parks and preserves in Walter Township: 5, covering 456 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Walter Wildlife Management Area, South East Unit | — | 161 |
| 2. Walter Wildlife Management Area, Main Unit | — | 150 |
| 3. Walter Wildlife Management Area, West Unit | — | 116 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The biggest natural risk in Walter Township is inland flooding, at a moderate overall level
Expected losses in Walter Township break down as 44% from inland flooding and 18% from cold waves. On expected storm and flood damage, Walter Township sits below 54% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Walter Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Walter Township; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Walter Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
About Walter Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Walter Township is a township in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 186 at the 2000 census. Walter Township was organized in 1884, and named for Henry Walter, a pioneer settler.
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- Area
- 29 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,086 ft
Questions about Walter Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Walter Township, MN a good place to live?
Walter Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.