Forest township, Minnesota
Forest township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Forest township is a geographic entity located in Rice County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,377. The land area covers 32.21 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,377 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.9 yrs | ±4.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 449 | ±62 | 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 | 626 | ±70 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 449 | ±62 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 177 | ±57 |
| Median Home Value | $478,100 | ±$41,640 |
| Median Gross Rent | $992 | ±$114 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $125,938 | ±$16,796 |
| Per Capita Income | $51,235 | ±$7,181 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% | ±7.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 138 | ±104 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | ±3.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 691 | ±107 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.5% | ±4.1% |
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 FOREST
GUS Population: 1,366 (2024)
ID: 129054
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CLERK
12771 ECHO AVE, LONSDALE MN 55046-4488
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GUS Population: 69,025 (2024)
ID: 167377
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FINANCIAL MANAGER
320 3RD ST NW, STE 3, FARIBAULT MN 55021-5183
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | NORTHFIELD, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | FARIBAULT, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | NORTHFIELD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | NORTHFIELD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | NORTHFIELD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | NORTHFIELD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | FARIBAULT, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-08 | NEW PRAGUE, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | 09-12 | FARIBAULT, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | NEW PRAGUE, 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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St Olaf College
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College | 8.4 mi away | 1520 St Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN, 55057-1098 |
5077862222
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LONSDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 1006 BIRCH STREET NE, LONSDALE, MN, 55046 |
(507) 744-3977
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Carleton College
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College | 9.7 mi away | One North College Street, Northfield, MN, 55057 |
5072224000
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LIBRARY OASIS
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 1651 JEFFERSON PARKWAY, NORTHFIELD, MN, 55057 |
(507) 645-6606
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FARIBAULT: BUCKHAM MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 11 DIVISION STREET EAST, FARIBAULT, MN, 55021 |
(507) 334-2089
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BOOKMOBILE - NORTHFIELD
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 210 WASHINGTON ST., NORTHFIELD, MN, 55057 |
(507) 645-6606
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NORTHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 210 WASHINGTON ST., NORTHFIELD, MN, 55057 |
(507) 645-6606
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ELKO NEW MARKET BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 110 J. ROBERTS WAY, ELKO NEW MARKET, MN, 55054 |
(952) 496-8030
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MONTGOMERY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 104 OAK AVE SE, MONTGOMERY, MN, 56069 |
(507) 364-7615
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NEW PRAGUE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 400 E MAIN STREET, NEW PRAGUE, MN, 56071 |
(952) 496-8026
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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 FARIBAULT, MN US, located 8.0 miles from Forest township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.2° | 4.8° | 14.0° | 0.97" | 9.4" |
| February | 28.0° | 7.9° | 18.0° | 1.00" | 10.6" |
| March | 40.4° | 20.4° | 30.4° | 1.92" | 6.4" |
| April | 55.5° | 32.9° | 44.2° | 3.13" | 1.6" |
| May | 68.2° | 45.2° | 56.7° | 4.37" | 0.2" |
| June | 78.4° | 57.2° | 67.8° | 5.57" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.0° | 60.6° | 71.3° | 4.64" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.9° | 57.9° | 68.9° | 4.66" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.7° | 49.7° | 61.2° | 3.68" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.9° | 35.7° | 47.3° | 2.60" | 0.1" |
| November | 42.4° | 23.8° | 33.1° | 1.67" | 4.9" |
| December | 28.9° | 12.6° | 20.7° | 1.24" | 10.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lonsdale city | City | 6.1 mi | — |
| Dundas city | City | 6.8 mi | — |
| Faribault city | City | 8.3 mi | — |
| Northfield city | City | 8.8 mi | — |
| Elko New Market city | City | 10.6 mi | — |
| Warsaw CDP | CDP | 11.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2713121680. • 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.