Big Bend township, Minnesota
Big Bend township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Big Bend township is a geographic entity located in Chippewa County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 249. The land area covers 35.57 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 249 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 54.8 yrs | ±16.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 119 | ±34 | 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 | 125 | ±36 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 119 | ±34 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 6 | ±7 |
| Median Home Value | $165,900 | ±$12,174 |
| 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 | $96,875 | ±$34,846 |
| Per Capita Income | $68,250 | ±$44,356 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% | ±3.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 13 | ±8 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | ±3.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 121 | ±39 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.2% | ±13.4% |
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 BIG BEND
GUS Population: 247 (2024)
ID: 186081
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: BIG BEND TOWNSHIP
9035 50TH ST NW, MILAN MN 56265
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GUS Population: 12,299 (2024)
ID: 167353
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY AUDITOR TREAS
629 NORTH 11TH STREET, MONTEVIDEO MN 56265
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | APPLETON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | DAWSON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | MONTEVIDEO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | MADISON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | MADISON, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-10 | MONTEVIDEO, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | MONTEVIDEO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | MONTEVIDEO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | MONTEVIDEO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | MONTEVIDEO, 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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Minnesota West Community and Technical College
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College | 22.9 mi away | 1593 11th Ave, Granite Falls, MN, 56241 |
8006582330
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MILAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 235 N 2ND STREET, MILAN, MN, 56262 |
(320) 734-4792
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MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 224 SOUTH FIRST STREET, MONTEVIDEO, MN, 56265 |
(320) 269-6501
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APPLETON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 50 E ROONEY AVE, APPLETON, MN, 56208 |
(320) 289-1681
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DAWSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.3 mi away | 676 PINE STREET, DAWSON, MN, 56232 |
(320) 769-2069
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BENSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.8 mi away | 200 13TH STREET NORTH, BENSON, MN, 56215 |
(320) 842-7981
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MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.4 mi away | 401 6TH AVENUE, MADISON, MN, 56256 |
(320) 598-7938
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MAYNARD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.5 mi away | 123 MABEL AVENUE, MAYNARD, MN, 56260 |
(320) 367-2143
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CLARKFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.1 mi away | 812 10TH AVENUE, CLARKFIELD, MN, 56223 |
(320) 669-7651
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CLARA CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 22.9 mi away | 126 N MAIN STREET, CLARA CITY, MN, 56222 |
(320) 847-3535
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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 MILAN 1NW, MN US, located 6.8 miles from Big Bend township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.9° | 4.4° | 14.1° | 0.77" | 9.5" |
| February | 28.9° | 8.7° | 18.8° | 0.74" | 10.1" |
| March | 42.1° | 22.1° | 32.1° | 1.44" | 9.2" |
| April | 58.7° | 34.7° | 46.7° | 2.50" | 6.0" |
| May | 72.4° | 47.4° | 59.9° | 3.14" | 0.1" |
| June | 81.4° | 58.0° | 69.7° | 3.89" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.9° | 61.2° | 73.0° | 4.07" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.4° | 58.7° | 70.5° | 3.71" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.0° | 50.3° | 63.2° | 2.77" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.8° | 37.5° | 49.2° | 2.43" | 1.2" |
| November | 43.0° | 24.0° | 33.5° | 1.14" | 6.3" |
| December | 29.0° | 10.9° | 20.0° | 0.77" | 8.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milan city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Watson city | City | 6.0 mi | — |
| Montevideo city | City | 10.8 mi | — |
| Holloway city | City | 11.6 mi | — |
| Danvers city | City | 12.9 mi | — |
| Appleton city | City | 13.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2702305608. • 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.