Watopa TownshipMN
A town of 250, settled in 1867.
Is Watopa Township a good place to live?
Watopa Township’s median age is 34.3 years, below both the Minnesota town median (39.9 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). 15% of the land in Watopa Township is conserved, against 4.7% in Minnesota’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Mc Carthy Lake Wildlife Management Area, at 2,199 acres. Watopa Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
250 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Watopa Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Watopa 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 Watopa Township.
Watopa Township has 0.0 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
13% of Watopa Township residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Wabasha (22%), Rochester (21%) and Winona (10%).
| Watopa Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $92,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Fewer middle-aged adults than Minnesota overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 26% of residents (38% statewide); children under 18 are 29% of residents (23% statewide). 32% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 39% across Minnesota.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±10 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Watopa Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 20.1% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.4% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.7% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 19.4% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 4.8% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8.1% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.2% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.5% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.8% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.9% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32.2% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 19% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.8% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 27.6% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 4.6% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Watopa Township
Watopa Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 7° and about 40 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Watopa Township has set aside 15.2% of its land for conservation
19 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest | 16.8 mi | 3,418 |
| 2. Whitewater Wildlife Management Area, Main Branch Unit | 1.4 mi | 1,510 |
| 3. Mc Carthy Lake Wildlife Management Area | — | 2,199 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
High risk in Watopa Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities. Since 1997, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Watopa Township.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
How healthy Watopa Township is
Watopa Township beats the Minnesota average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 28% of adults feel lonely in Watopa Township.
| Watopa Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| What stands out | Watopa Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.8% | 9.3% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| More adults with arthritis | 27.1% | 22.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Watopa Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Watopa Township; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Watopa Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
100% of working residents leave Watopa Township for work
Where Watopa Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Watopa Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Watopa Township is a township in Wabasha County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 265 at the 2000 census.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 778 ft
Questions about Watopa Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Watopa Township, MN a good place to live?
Watopa Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.