MNMap-doton-Wilmont, 2005
Wilmont Township’s story
127 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2005.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1899Wilmont Township is established
Wilmont TownshipMN
Population 188: a town established in 1899.
Population
188
2025 Census estimate · +0% since 2020
Median home value
$221K
Census ACS
Household income
$86K
median
Median age
37.6
years
Jobs based here
18
A commuter town
Is Wilmont Township a good place to live?
19% of residents live below the poverty line in Wilmont Township, above both Minnesota’s towns (7%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 274 Minnesota towns, just 9 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Wilmont Township. Church of St. Kilian (Catholic) is on the National Register of Historic Places. Wilmont Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
188 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
WilmontLeota TownshipLarkin TownshipBloom TownshipFenton TownshipWilmont Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Wilmont Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Wilmont Township, and how to reach them.
PowerNobles Cooperative ElectricEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterLincoln-Pipestone Rural Water SystemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Wilmont 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 hereNobles County Auditor-TreasurerNobles County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP codes56185, 56155, 5612256185 77% · 56155 20% · 56122 3%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 Wilmont Township.
Work & commute
With only 0.2 jobs per working resident, most people in Wilmont Township work out of town
For half of commuters, work is under 18 miles away. Wilmont Township’s typical journey to work comes in at 20 minutes. The top destinations are Worthington (25%), Adrian (12%) and Sioux Falls (7%).
1%work in town
| Wilmont Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $86,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Wilmont Township1%
Worthington25%
Adrian12%
Sioux Falls7%
Pipestone4%
18 mi
median commute distance
18
jobs based in Wilmont Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
The climate in Wilmont Township brings snowy winters and pleasant summers
In July, afternoons reach 82°; in January, nights fall to 6°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a winter.
46″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–26°
Spring33–55°
Summer58–80°
Fall36–57°
Sep 29
typical first frost
May 7
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Wilmont Township faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in 63% of U.S. communities. FEMA puts 38% of Wilmont Township’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 21% to hail.
37risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHailCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Wilmont Township is
In Wilmont Township, 12% of adults have diabetes. Two figures for adults in the town: 28% get no exercise outside work, 75% had a checkup this year.
| Wilmont Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 23% | 25% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 75% | 79% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
0 better26 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Wilmont Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 7% | 5.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.4% | 5.9% |
| More adults who get no exercise | 27.5% | 22.3% |
Murray County Memorial Hospital
13.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
Conserved land covers 2.5% of Wilmont Township
Walkers can cover 0.2 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Fenmont Wildlife Management Area, at 411 acres. Parks and preserves in Wilmont Township: 2, covering 563 acres.
2.5%conserved
2.5%
conserved · 570 of 22,847 acres
0.2 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Fenmont Wildlife Management Area | 0.1 mi | 411 |
| 2. Windy Acres Wildlife Management Area | — | 152 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Wilmont Township
17pages on Wilmont Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Wilmont Township; the nearest are
Northwest Iowa Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Sheldon, IA43.4 mi$7,350 in-state tuitionSouthwest Minnesota State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Marshall44.7 mi$10,361 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Wilmont Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Wilmont Township for work
Where Wilmont Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
18jobs based in Wilmont Township
1%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Wilmont Township
City in Minnesota, United States
Wilmont is a city in Nobles County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Wilmont had a population of 332.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,726 ft
- ZIP code
- 56185
- Area code
- 507
Questions about Wilmont Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wilmont Township, MN a good place to live?
Wilmont Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.