Milford Mine Historic District · National Register of Historic Places
Wolford Township’s story
113 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1913Wolford Township is settled
Wolford TownshipMN
A town of 375, settled in 1913.
8 bordering townsMap →
Milford Mine Historic District · Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
375
2025 Census estimate · +6.8% since 2020
Median home value
$369K
Census ACS
Household income
$74K
median
Median age
60.6
years
Jobs based here
3
A commuter town
Is Wolford Township a good place to live?
36% of residents are 65 or older in Wolford Township, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 18% and U.S. towns at 18%. Of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare, none has a higher median age than Wolford Township. Crow Wing State Forest, at 1,254 acres with 3 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Wolford Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
375 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Perry Lake TownshipCenter TownshipMission TownshipCuyunaTrommaldIrondale TownshipRabbit Lake TownshipCrosbyWolford Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Wolford Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Wolford Township, and how to reach them.
PowerCrow Wing Cooperative Power & Light Comp14.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Wolford 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 hereCrow Wing County ElectionsCrow Wing County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code5644156441 100%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 Wolford Township.
Work & commute
With 0.0 jobs for every working resident, most of Wolford Township’s workers commute out
Wolford Township’s average trip to work is 21 minutes. The top destinations are Crosby (13%), Brainerd (12%) and Aitkin (8%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
0%work in town
| Wolford Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $74,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Wolford Township0%
Crosby13%
Brainerd12%
Aitkin8%
Duluth5%
17 mi
median commute distance
3
jobs based in Wolford Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Wolford Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 71% of U.S. communities.
29risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Wolford Township
Wolford Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Wolford Township is 80°F.
39″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter5–23°
Spring30–53°
Summer56–78°
Fall35–54°
Oct 7
typical first frost
May 6
typical last frost
+2.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
11%conserved
11%
conserved · 1,188 of 10,824 acres
13 mi
of trails · 0.8 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Crow Wing State Forest | 3 mi | 1,254 |
| 2. Milford Mine Memorial Park | 2.3 mi | 310 |
| 3. County Forest | — | 146 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Health
Compared with most of Minnesota and the rest of the country, more of Wolford Township’s adults have high blood pressure
39% of adults have high blood pressure in Wolford Township.
| Wolford Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 31% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 10% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
1 better18 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Wolford Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.8% | 76.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.2% | 5.9% |
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center
4.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 7 attractions →Mille Lacs Lake and 4 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Wolford Township. Close and well known come first.
27 mi LakeMille Lacs Lake13 mi Theme parkPaul Bunyan Land
17 mi AttractionKenney Lake Overlook
28 mi MuseumMille Lacs Indian Museum16 mi GardenNorthland ArboretumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Mille Lacs Lake: Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Kenney Lake Overlook: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mille Lacs Indian Museum: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Wolford Township
17pages on Wolford Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Wolford Township; the nearest are
Central Lakes College-BrainerdCommunity college · Public · Brainerd16.5 mi$6,249 in-state tuitionSaint Cloud State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Saint Cloud68.3 mi$10,245 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Wolford Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Wolford Township for work
Where Wolford Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
3jobs based in Wolford Township
0%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Wolford Township
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
Wolford is an unincorporated community in Wolford Township, Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States, near Crosby. It is along Crow Wing County Road 30 near River Road. State Highway 6 (MN 6) and County Road 11 are both nearby. Perry Lake Township is also in the immediate area. Wolford was platted in 1913.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Elevation
- 1,214 ft
Questions about Wolford Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wolford Township, MN a good place to live?
Wolford Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.