Amherst township, Minnesota
Amherst township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Amherst township is a geographic entity located in Fillmore County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 423. The land area covers 35.86 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 423 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 34.2 yrs | ±6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 123 | ±26 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 133 | ±29 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 123 | ±26 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 10 | ±11 |
| Median Home Value | $392,500 | ±$66,171 |
| Median Gross Rent | $939 | ±$39 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $82,625 | ±$7,475 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,909 | ±$6,101 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% | ±2.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 9 | ±11 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±5.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 176 | ±41 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 73.2% | ±11.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF AMHERST
GUS Population: 425 (2024)
ID: 167923
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
36235 COUNTY 12, LANESBORO MN 55949
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GUS Population: 21,502 (2024)
ID: 167357
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR/TREASURER
PO BOX 466, PRESTON MN 55965-0466
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | CHATFIELD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | PRESTON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | HARMONY, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 10-12 | HARMONY, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | LANESBORO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | LANESBORO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | MABEL, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | MABEL, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | RUSHFORD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | RUSHFORD, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Luther College
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College | 22.6 mi away | 700 College Drive, Decorah, IA, 52101-1045 |
5633872000
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LANESBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 202 PARKWAY AVE. S., LANESBORO, MN, 55949 |
(507) 467-2649
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HARMONY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 225 3RD AV SW, HARMONY, MN, 55939 |
(507) 886-8133
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PRESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 101 ST PAUL ST NW, PRESTON, MN, 55965 |
(507) 765-4511
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MABEL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 110 E. NEWBURG, MABEL, MN, 55954 |
(507) 493-5336
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SPRING GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 172 WEST MAIN, SPRING GROVE, MN, 55974 |
(507) 498-5800
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RUSHFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.7 mi away | 101 MILL STREET N, RUSHFORD, MN, 55971 |
(507) 864-7600
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HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.4 mi away | 202 EAST CEDAR STREET, HOUSTON, MN, 55943 |
(507) 896-7323
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CHATFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.3 mi away | 314 S MAIN STREET, CHATFIELD, MN, 55923 |
(507) 867-3480
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CRESCO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.4 mi away | 320 N ELM ST, CRESCO, IA, 52136 |
(563) 547-2540
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PRESTON, MN US, located 8.7 miles from Amherst township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.6° | 4.1° | 13.8° | 1.09" | 11.0" |
| February | 28.2° | 8.0° | 18.1° | 1.18" | 8.2" |
| March | 40.9° | 20.6° | 30.7° | 2.00" | 7.5" |
| April | 55.4° | 32.1° | 43.7° | 3.84" | 2.5" |
| May | 67.6° | 43.7° | 55.7° | 4.52" | 0.3" |
| June | 77.7° | 54.0° | 65.9° | 5.95" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.1° | 58.2° | 69.6° | 4.17" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.3° | 55.7° | 67.5° | 4.29" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.5° | 47.3° | 59.9° | 3.68" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.8° | 34.6° | 46.7° | 2.73" | 0.3" |
| November | 42.7° | 23.2° | 33.0° | 1.89" | 2.6" |
| December | 29.4° | 11.7° | 20.5° | 1.44" | 9.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanesboro city | City | 6.6 mi | — |
| Canton city | City | 7.0 mi | — |
| Whalan city | City | 7.1 mi | — |
| Harmony city | City | 7.2 mi | — |
| Preston city | City | 9.1 mi | — |
| Mabel city | City | 10.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2704501396. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.