Seed stored at cooperative seed exchange. Williams, Minnesota, 1939
Williams Township’s story
Williams Township in pictures
The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1939 and 2 maps from 1968 on.
Explore the history →Williams TownshipMN
A town of 126.
Population
126
2025 Census estimate · +4.1% since 2020
Median home value
$176K
Census ACS
Household income
$52K
median
Median age
52.5
years
Land area
36 sq mi
Is Williams Township a good place to live?
Williams Township’s average trip to work is 64 minutes, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 23 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Only 4 of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare have a higher share of residents below the poverty line than Williams Township. Williams Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
126 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Wagner TownshipFord TownshipIdun TownshipPliny TownshipMcGrathWilliams Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Williams Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Williams Township, and how to reach them.
PowerEast Central Energy17.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet6 providers80% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Williams Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereAitkin County AuditorAitkin County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes56350, 5573556350 77% · 55735 23%Census 2020
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 Williams Township.
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Williams Township
Williams Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 79°F, Williams Township’s July high is below both Minnesota’s towns (82°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).
43″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter5–23°
Spring30–52°
Summer54–77°
Fall35–54°
Sep 29
typical first frost
May 13
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Williams Township
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.
67risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
Williams Township stands out in Minnesota and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
42% of Williams Township adults have high blood pressure. Only 1 of the 272 Minnesota towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Williams Township. 18% of Williams Township adults smoke cigarettes.
| Williams Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 10% | 12% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
3 better15 too close to call14 worse
| What stands out | Williams Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.2% | 76.1% |
| More adults getting a yearly checkup | 78.7% | 74.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.3% | 5.4% |
Essentia Health Sandstone
18.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
Williams Township has set aside 7.6% of its land for conservation
16 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
7.6%conserved
| Williams Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 7.6% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.5 miles per square mile | 0.5 | 0.4 |
7.6%
conserved · 1,736 of 22,791 acres
16 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Williams Township
17pages on Williams Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Williams Township; the nearest are
Pine Technical & Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Pine City29.5 mi$4,738 in-state tuitionFond du Lac Tribal and Community CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Cloquet50.7 mi$6,006 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Williams Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
About Williams Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Williams Township is a township in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 120 as of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,280 ft
Questions about Williams Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Williams Township, MN a good place to live?
Williams Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.