Cosmos township, Minnesota
Cosmos township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Cosmos township is a geographic entity located in Meeker County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 197. The land area covers 34.85 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 197 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.1 yrs | ±7.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 94 | ±37 | 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 | 98 | ±37 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 94 | ±37 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4 | ±6 |
| Median Home Value | $215,000 | ±$115,125 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,094 | ±$123 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $83,750 | ±$46,785 |
| Per Capita Income | $49,843 | ±$14,211 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | ±2.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 20 | ±10 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | ±3.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 141 | ±66 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.4% | ±14.1% |
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 COSMOS
GUS Population: 193 (2024)
ID: 168135
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
12243 MINNESOTA HIGHWAY 4, COSMOS MN 56228-8303
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GUS Population: 23,491 (2024)
ID: 167369
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
325 N SIBLEY AVE, LITCHFIELD MN 55355
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | OLIVIA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | OLIVIA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | OLIVIA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | OLIVIA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | HECTOR, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | HECTOR, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | LITCHFIELD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | WILLMAR, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | BUFFALO LAKE, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | COSMOS, 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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Ridgewater College
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College | 22.9 mi away | 2101 15th Ave NW, Willmar, MN, 56201 |
8007221151
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COSMOS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 230 MILKY WAY STREET S, COSMOS, MN, 56228 |
(320) 440-1012
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LAKE LILLIAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 431 LAKEVIEW STREET, LAKE LILLIAN, MN, 56253 |
(320) 664-4514
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HECTOR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 126 MAIN ST S, HECTOR, MN, 55342 |
(320) 848-2841
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BIRD ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 260 S. MAIN, BIRD ISLAND, MN, 55310 |
(320) 365-4640
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ATWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 322 ATLANTIC AVE W, ATWATER, MN, 56209 |
(320) 974-3363
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OLIVIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 405 SOUTH 10TH STREET, OLIVIA, MN, 56277 |
(320) 523-1738
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GROVE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 210 ATLANTIC AVENUE W, GROVE CITY, MN, 56243 |
(320) 857-2550
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HUTCHINSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 50 HASSAN STREET SE, HUTCHINSON, MN, 55350 |
(320) 587-2368
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LITCHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.8 mi away | 216 MARSHALL AVENUE NORTH, LITCHFIELD, MN, 55355 |
(320) 693-2483
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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 OLIVIA 3E, MN US, located 14.4 miles from Cosmos township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.3° | 2.1° | 11.7° | 0.63" | 6.6" |
| February | 26.6° | 5.3° | 16.0° | 0.83" | 8.7" |
| March | 38.8° | 18.6° | 28.7° | 1.37" | 6.7" |
| April | 55.5° | 31.4° | 43.5° | 2.47" | 2.4" |
| May | 69.1° | 44.3° | 56.7° | 3.26" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.8° | 55.6° | 67.2° | 4.94" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.0° | 59.0° | 70.5° | 3.34" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.4° | 56.3° | 67.8° | 3.66" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.1° | 47.1° | 60.1° | 2.94" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.5° | 34.3° | 46.4° | 2.20" | 0.1" |
| November | 41.6° | 21.0° | 31.3° | 1.27" | 3.8" |
| December | 27.0° | 8.9° | 18.0° | 1.02" | 9.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmos city | City | 2.2 mi | — |
| Lake Lillian city | City | 7.8 mi | — |
| Cedar Mills city | City | 10.3 mi | — |
| Hector city | City | 11.9 mi | — |
| Bird Island city | City | 13.1 mi | — |
| Buffalo Lake city | City | 13.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2709313438. • 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.