Elk Township, MN
Living in Elk Township
Bikeability4
Walkability5
Commute82
Public Transit9
Affordability69
Public Safety96
Airports25
Hospitals92
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools32
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
325Population+84 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+12% (2010–19)
76%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate31%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$93kMedian Household Income+$39k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more14%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector65%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office23%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van78%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab2%
Walked1%
Worked at home20%
Housing
$211kMedian Home Value+$76k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent-$13 (2010–19)
80%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K23%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas70%
Utility gas6%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elk Township
United States45
Minnesota28
Nobles County18
Property Crime in Elk Township
United States48
Minnesota45
Nobles County16
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elk Township
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding21
Tornado16
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elk Township, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elk Township, MN
Worthington Christian School
6 miles, SE
St Mary's School
7 miles, S
St Pauls Lutheran School
11 miles, N
St Johns Lutheran School
16 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Elk Township, MN
Dordt University
51 miles, SW
Southwest Minnesota State University
51 miles, N
Northwestern College
54 miles, SW
University of Sioux Falls
56 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elk Township, MN
Sanford Medical Center Worthington
7 miles, S
Murray County Memorial Hospital
20 miles, N
Osceola Community Hospital
22 miles, S
Sanford Westbrook Medical Center
25 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Elk Township, MN
Joe Foss Field
56 miles, W
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
98 miles, SW
St. Cloud Regional Airport
148 miles, NE