Forest Prairie township, Minnesota
Forest Prairie township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Forest Prairie township is a geographic entity located in Meeker County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,002. The land area covers 33.97 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,002 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37 yrs | ±9.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 341 | ±65 | 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 | 392 | ±68 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 341 | ±65 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 51 | ±28 |
| Median Home Value | $323,300 | ±$47,863 |
| Median Gross Rent | $838 | ±$58 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $107,981 | ±$11,758 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,565 | ±$4,582 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% | ±2.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 39 | ±25 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 534 | ±123 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.5% | ±3.6% |
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 FOREST PRAIRIE
GUS Population: 1,000 (2024)
ID: 168138
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
36948 654TH AVE., WATKINS MN 55389
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | GROVE CITY, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | GROVE CITY, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | KIMBALL, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | COKATO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | COLD SPRING, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | DASSEL, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | COKATO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | COKATO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | COKATO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | EDEN VALLEY, 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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College of Saint Benedict
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College | 20.5 mi away | 37 S. College Ave., Saint Joseph, MN, 56374 |
3203635011
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KIMBALL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 51 SPRUCE AVENUE WEST, KIMBALL, MN, 55353 |
(320) 398-3915
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Saint Johns University
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College | 21.0 mi away | 2850 Abbey Plaza, Collegeville, MN, 56321 |
3203632011
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LITCHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 216 MARSHALL AVENUE NORTH, LITCHFIELD, MN, 55355 |
(320) 693-2483
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Rasmussen University-Minnesota
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College | 21.8 mi away | 226 Park Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN, 56301-3713 |
3202515600
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COLD SPRING PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 27 RED RIVER AVE S, COLD SPRING, MN, 56320 |
(320) 685-8281
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Saint Cloud State University
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College | 23.5 mi away | 720 Fourth Ave. South, Saint Cloud, MN, 56301-4498 |
3203080121
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RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 63 HALL AVENUE SW, RICHMOND, MN, 56368 |
(320) 597-3739
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Model College of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 23.6 mi away | 201 Eighth Ave S, Saint Cloud, MN, 56301-4332 |
3202534222101
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GROVE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.7 mi away | 210 ATLANTIC AVENUE W, GROVE CITY, MN, 56243 |
(320) 857-2550
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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 KIMBALL 3N, MN US, located 8.3 miles from Forest Prairie township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.8° | 2.6° | 11.2° | 0.76" | — |
| February | 24.7° | 6.3° | 15.5° | 0.86" | — |
| March | 37.2° | 18.7° | 27.9° | 1.72" | — |
| April | 53.2° | 31.9° | 42.6° | 2.79" | — |
| May | 66.1° | 45.0° | 55.5° | 4.07" | — |
| June | 75.6° | 55.2° | 65.4° | 4.33" | — |
| July | 79.3° | 59.9° | 69.6° | 4.12" | — |
| August | 77.5° | 57.3° | 67.4° | 3.94" | — |
| September | 70.7° | 48.9° | 59.8° | 3.12" | — |
| October | 56.0° | 36.9° | 46.4° | 2.74" | — |
| November | 39.3° | 22.6° | 31.0° | 1.35" | — |
| December | 25.3° | 10.7° | 18.0° | 1.00" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watkins city | City | 2.9 mi | — |
| Eden Valley city | City | 6.2 mi | — |
| Kimball city | City | 7.1 mi | — |
| Kingston city | City | 8.5 mi | — |
| South Haven city | City | 10.7 mi | — |
| Litchfield city | City | 11.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2709321842. • 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.