Shell River TownshipMN
A town of 170. Nearly 24.2% of it is conserved land.
What makes Shell River Township stand out
The thing Shell River Township does most differently from other towns.
170 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
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Fewer children than Minnesota overall, and fewer college graduates
Children under 18 are 12% of residents (23% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 49% of residents (38% statewide). 14% 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
| Shell River Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 1.8% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.3% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.5% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.4% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 16.5% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 22.9% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 20% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.6% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9.2% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29.8% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 28.4% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 18.4% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 12.1% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 2.1% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
Most working residents commute out of Shell River Township
Most working residents leave Shell River Township for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Menahga (21%), Park Rapids (16%) and Wadena (5%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
Where working residents work
24.2% of Shell River Township is conserved land
8.2 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Huntersville State Forest | 4.6 mi | 15,810 |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Shell River Township has cold winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -1°.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Shell River Township is
Shell River Township beats the Minnesota average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| What stands out | Shell River Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.8% | 76.1% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 72.6% | 68.7% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.9% | 5.4% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.
100% of working residents leave Shell River Township for work
Where Shell River Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Shell River Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Shell River Township is a township in Wadena County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 287 at the 2020 census. The township was named for the Shell River, which flows through it; the river was named for abundant clam and mussel shells found along its banks.
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- Population
- 287
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,391 ft