Farming TownshipMN
A town of 942.
942 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
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Most working residents commute out of Farming Township
Most working residents leave Farming Township for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are St. Cloud (19%), Albany (11%) and Cold Spring (7%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Where working residents work
Fewer young adults than Minnesota overall, and fewer college graduates
Adults 18 to 34 are 14% of residents (22% statewide); children under 18 are 27% of residents (23% statewide). 16% 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
| Farming Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 15.6% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.8% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.2% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.9% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.2% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.4% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.3% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.6% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.9% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 39.9% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.9% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 20% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 14.1% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 2.1% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Farming Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 57 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Farming Township is
Farming Township tracks Minnesota closely on all 32 CDC measures.
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.
1.6% of Farming Township is conserved land
1.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Legacy Marsh Wildlife Management Area | — | 45 |
| 2. Daniel Shay Wildlife Management Area | — | 1 |
100% of working residents leave Farming Township for work
Where Farming Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Farming Township
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
Farming is an unincorporated community in Farming Township, Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located near the junction of Stearns County Roads 23, 41, and 42. Nearby places include Albany, Richmond, and St. Martin.
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- Elevation
- 1,184 ft