French Lake township, Minnesota
French Lake township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
French Lake township is a geographic entity located in Wright County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,259. The land area covers 33.44 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,259 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 30.6 yrs | ±12 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 463 | ±85 | 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 | 651 | ±109 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 463 | ±85 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 188 | ±54 |
| Median Home Value | $367,900 | ±$49,515 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,179 | ±$890 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $104,940 | ±$21,085 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,512 | ±$5,955 |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% | ±1.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 27 | ±21 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.4% | ±1.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 636 | ±108 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.7% | ±6.9% |
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 FRENCH LAKE
GUS Population: 1,239 (2024)
ID: 168548
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
16750 12TH ST NW, COKATO MN 55321-4001
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GUS Population: 154,593 (2024)
ID: 106740
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: BOARD CHAIRMAN
10 2ND ST NW, BUFFALO MN 55313-1371
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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 | KIMBALL, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | HOWARD LAKE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ANNANDALE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ANNANDALE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ANNANDALE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | COKATO, 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 |
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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Rasmussen University-Minnesota
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College | 24.3 mi away | 226 Park Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN, 56301-3713 |
3202515600
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ANNANDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 30 CEDAR STREET EAST, ANNANDALE, MN, 55302 |
(320) 274-8448
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Saint Cloud State University
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College | 24.7 mi away | 720 Fourth Ave. South, Saint Cloud, MN, 56301-4498 |
3203080121
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COKATO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 175 4TH STREET WEST, COKATO, MN, 55321 |
(320) 286-5760
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KIMBALL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 51 SPRUCE AVENUE WEST, KIMBALL, MN, 55353 |
(320) 398-3915
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DASSEL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 460 THIRD ST. N., DASSEL, MN, 55325 |
(320) 275-3756
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HOWARD LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 817 8TH AVE, HOWARD LAKE, MN, 55349 |
(320) 543-2020
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BUFFALO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 18 NW LAKE BLVD, BUFFALO, MN, 55313 |
(763) 682-2753
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CLEARWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 740 CLEARWATER CENTER, CLEARWATER, MN, 55320 |
(320) 558-6001
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LITCHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.7 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 DASSEL 3SE, MN US, located 11.4 miles from French Lake township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.0° | 2.0° | 11.5° | 0.58" | 5.6" |
| February | 26.0° | 5.8° | 15.9° | 0.85" | 11.4" |
| March | 39.0° | 19.3° | 29.2° | 1.38" | 6.0" |
| April | 54.8° | 33.8° | 44.3° | 2.70" | 5.1" |
| May | 68.4° | 47.1° | 57.8° | 3.97" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.9° | 58.1° | 68.0° | 4.42" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.3° | 62.0° | 72.1° | 3.49" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.9° | 59.5° | 69.7° | 3.43" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.1° | 50.6° | 61.8° | 3.30" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.1° | 37.1° | 47.6° | 2.47" | 0.7" |
| November | 40.8° | 23.4° | 32.1° | 1.25" | 2.9" |
| December | 26.4° | 10.9° | 18.7° | 0.85" | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston city | City | 5.3 mi | — |
| Annandale city | City | 5.7 mi | — |
| South Haven city | City | 6.7 mi | — |
| Cokato city | City | 8.3 mi | — |
| Fairhaven CDP | CDP | 8.7 mi | — |
| Maple Lake city | City | 9.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2717122760. • 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.