Belmont township, Minnesota
Belmont township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Belmont township is a geographic entity located in Jackson County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 215. The land area covers 35.99 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 215 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 50.7 yrs | ±4.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 98 | ±21 | 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 | 99 | ±21 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 98 | ±21 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1 | ±2 |
| Median Home Value | $321,100 | ±$53,302 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $86,563 | ±$12,470 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,550 | ±$5,053 |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% | ±1.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3 | ±3 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±8.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 119 | ±27 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.9% | ±1.7% |
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 BELMONT
GUS Population: 216 (2024)
ID: 186094
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
83714 525TH AVE, JACKSON MN 56143-3739
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GUS Population: 9,861 (2024)
ID: 106729
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR TREASURER
405 4TH ST, JACKSON MN 56143-1588
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | WINDOM, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | HERON LAKE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | OKABENA, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | JACKSON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | LAKEFIELD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | JACKSON, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | KG-12 | WINDOM, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | LAKEFIELD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | JACKSON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | WINDOM, 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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Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake
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College Vocational | 20.7 mi away | 1543 18th Street, Spirit Lake, IA, 51360 |
7123360512
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JACKSON COUNTY CENTRAL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 311 THIRD STREET, JACKSON, MN, 56143 |
(507) 847-4748
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Iowa Lakes Community College
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College | 23.8 mi away | 19 S 7th St, Estherville, IA, 51334-2295 |
7123622601
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LAKEFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 410 MAIN STREET, LAKEFIELD, MN, 56150 |
(507) 662-5782
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WINDOM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 904 4TH AVENUE, WINDOM, MN, 56101 |
(507) 831-6131
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HERON LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.2 mi away | 401 9TH STREET, HERON LAKE, MN, 56137 |
(507) 793-2641
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SHERBURN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 15.8 mi away | 27 N. MAIN ST., SHERBURN, MN, 56171 |
(507) 764-7611
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TRIMONT BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 16.0 mi away | 190 MAIN STREET WEST, TRIMONT, MN, 56176 |
(507) 639-2571
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MOUNTAIN LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.4 mi away | 1054 4TH AVENUE, MOUNTAIN LAKE, MN, 56159 |
(507) 427-2506
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SPIRIT LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.4 mi away | 702 16TH ST, SPIRIT LAKE, IA, 51360 |
(712) 336-2667
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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 LAKEFIELD 2NE, MN US, located 6.1 miles from Belmont township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.0° | 4.7° | 13.4° | 0.62" | 9.2" |
| February | 26.7° | 8.4° | 17.6° | 0.67" | 9.3" |
| March | 39.4° | 20.7° | 30.0° | 1.53" | 7.8" |
| April | 54.9° | 32.5° | 43.7° | 3.03" | 5.4" |
| May | 67.9° | 45.8° | 56.9° | 4.48" | 0.3" |
| June | 78.2° | 56.9° | 67.5° | 4.47" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.4° | 60.3° | 70.9° | 4.16" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.9° | 57.5° | 68.2° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.7° | 48.9° | 60.8° | 3.11" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.7° | 35.9° | 47.3° | 2.28" | 1.1" |
| November | 41.6° | 22.5° | 32.0° | 1.24" | 5.2" |
| December | 27.5° | 11.0° | 19.3° | 0.79" | 10.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson city | City | 6.6 mi | — |
| Lakefield city | City | 7.3 mi | — |
| Fish Lake CDP | CDP | 8.6 mi | — |
| Alpha city | City | 9.6 mi | — |
| Wilder city | City | 11.8 mi | — |
| Windom city | City | 11.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2706304978. • 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.