Ford TownshipMN
A town of 204. Nearly 20.3% of it is conserved land.
What makes Ford Township stand out
The thing Ford Township does most differently from other towns.
204 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
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Most working residents commute out of Ford Township
Most working residents leave Ford Township for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Mora (26%), Hinckley (6%) and Duluth (5%). Half commute less than 32 miles.
Where working residents work
More middle-aged adults than Minnesota overall, and fewer college graduates
Adults 35 to 64 are 47% of residents (38% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 14% of residents (22% 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
| Ford Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.7% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.4% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.9% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.3% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.4% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 19.1% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 20.6% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 15.7% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.9% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9.6% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 33.8% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 33.1% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.6% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 10.2% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.7% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
20.3% of Ford Township is conserved land
1.2 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Snake River State Forest | 0.3 mi | 4,120 |
| 2. Hay Snake Wildlife Management Area | — | 237 |
| 3. Bean Dam Wildlife Management Area | — | 205 |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Ford Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 52 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Ford Township is
Ford Township beats the Minnesota average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15.
| What stands out | Ford Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15.6% | 17.8% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.1% | 76.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 9% | 5.4% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
100% of working residents leave Ford Township for work
Where Ford Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Ford Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Ford Township is a township in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States. Organized as a township on May 16, 1916, the population was 177 at the 2000 census. Ford Township was organized in 1916, and named for industrialist Henry Ford.
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- Population
- 179
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,184 ft