Maxwell TownshipMN
A town of 243.
243 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
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Most working residents commute out of Maxwell Township
Most working residents leave Maxwell Township for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Dawson (33%), Montevideo (11%) and Riverside Township (5%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Where working residents work
Fewer middle-aged adults than Minnesota overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 28% of residents (38% statewide); children under 18 are 32% of residents (23% statewide). 37% 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
| Maxwell Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 26.7% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.3% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.1% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 21.8% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.5% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 6.2% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.9% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.3% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 2.1% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.6% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 26.5% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.6% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.6% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 29% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.7% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Maxwell Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 51 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Maxwell Township is
Maxwell Township beats the Minnesota average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Maxwell Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.8% | 9.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.2% | 76.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.7% | 5.9% |
3.9% of Maxwell Township is conserved land
1.7 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ten-Well Wildlife Management Area | — | 115 |
| 2. Wild Wings Wildlife Management Area | — | 111 |
| 3. Lundy Wildlife Management Area | — | 59 |
97% of working residents leave Maxwell Township for work
Where Maxwell Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Maxwell Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Maxwell Township is a township in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 206 at the 2000 census. Maxwell Township was organized in 1878, and named for Joseph Henry Maxwell, an early settler.
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- Population
- 157
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,089 ft