Elmo TownshipMN
A town of 356, organized in 1880. Nearly 15.2% of it is conserved land.
What makes Elmo Township stand out
The thing Elmo Township does most differently from other towns.
356 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
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Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 21% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Elmo Township
Most working residents leave Elmo Township for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Alexandria (13%), Parkers Prairie (12%) and Fergus Falls (6%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
Where working residents work
Fewer young adults than Minnesota overall, and fewer college graduates
Adults 18 to 34 are 16% of residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 22% of residents (17% statewide). 22% 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
| Elmo Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.5% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.8% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.7% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.2% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.8% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9.8% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 15.7% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.5% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9.4% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.2% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.7% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 19.6% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.6% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.5% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Elmo Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 0°, and about 51 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
15.2% of Elmo Township is conserved land
2.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Elmo Wildlife Management Area | 0.6 mi | 1,501 |
| 2. Almora Wildlife Management Area | — | 161 |
How healthy Elmo Township is
Elmo Township beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
| What stands out | Elmo Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.2% | 76.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.6% | 5.4% |
98% of working residents leave Elmo Township for work
Where Elmo Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Elmo Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Elmo Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 323 at the 2020 census. Elmo Township was organized in 1880.
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- Population
- 323
- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,453 ft