High Forest township, Minnesota
High Forest township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
High Forest township is a geographic entity located in Olmsted County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 940. The land area covers 39.53 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 940 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 53 yrs | ±10.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 329 | ±39 | 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 | 338 | ±40 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 329 | ±39 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 9 | ±11 |
| Median Home Value | $396,000 | ±$29,858 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,800 | ±$376 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $108,558 | ±$8,836 |
| Per Capita Income | $50,359 | ±$11,769 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% | ±3.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 50 | ±29 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.5% | ±1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 417 | ±78 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.9% | ±5.9% |
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 HIGH FOREST
GUS Population: 949 (2024)
ID: 208551
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
2956 CO RD. 120 NE, STEWARTVILLE MN 55976-8034
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GUS Population: 166,424 (2024)
ID: 167373
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
151 4TH ST SE, 9, ROCHESTER MN 55904-3719
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | ROCHESTER, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | STEWARTVILLE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ROCHESTER, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | STEWARTVILLE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ROCHESTER, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | BYRON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BYRON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | BYRON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BYRON, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | KG-12 | ROCHESTER, 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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Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
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College | 10.4 mi away | 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN, 55905 |
5072843208
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STEWARTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 110 2ND STREET SE, STEWARTVILLE, MN, 55976 |
(507) 533-4902
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University of Minnesota-Rochester
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College | 10.5 mi away | 111 South Broadway, Suite 300, Rochester, MN, 55904 |
8772804699
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BOOKMOBILE - ROCHESTER
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 101 2ND STREET SE, ROCHESTER, MN, 55904 |
(507) 328-2302
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Rochester Community and Technical College
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College | 10.7 mi away | 851 30th Ave SE, Rochester, MN, 55904-4999 |
5072857245
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ROCHESTER - MAIN
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 101 2ND STREET SE, ROCHESTER, MN, 55904 |
(507) 328-2300
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Nova Academy of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 14.4 mi away | 5979 Bandel Road, Rochester, MN, 55901 |
5072806910
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GRAND MEADOW PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 125 GRAND AVE E, GRAND MEADOW, MN, 55936 |
(507) 754-5859
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SPRING VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 121 WEST JEFFERSON ST, SPRING VALLEY, MN, 55975 |
(507) 346-2100
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KASSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.8 mi away | 607 FIRST STREET NW, KASSON, MN, 55944 |
(507) 634-7615
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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 ROCHESTER INTL AP, MN US, located 2.4 miles from High 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 | 22.5° | 7.0° | 14.7° | 0.99" | 12.2" |
| February | 26.7° | 10.7° | 18.7° | 1.02" | 10.7" |
| March | 39.9° | 23.4° | 31.7° | 2.02" | 8.6" |
| April | 55.3° | 35.1° | 45.2° | 3.52" | 3.3" |
| May | 68.0° | 47.1° | 57.6° | 4.35" | 0.5" |
| June | 77.6° | 57.5° | 67.5° | 5.35" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.3° | 60.8° | 70.5° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.0° | 58.3° | 68.2° | 4.12" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.8° | 50.4° | 61.1° | 3.60" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.9° | 38.0° | 47.9° | 2.43" | 0.9" |
| November | 41.7° | 25.6° | 33.6° | 1.80" | 4.5" |
| December | 28.0° | 13.6° | 20.8° | 1.28" | 12.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewartville city | City | 1.9 mi | — |
| High Forest CDP | CDP | 2.5 mi | — |
| Racine city | City | 7.3 mi | — |
| Marion CDP | CDP | 9.5 mi | — |
| Rochester city | City | 9.7 mi | — |
| Grand Meadow city | City | 12.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2710928880. • 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.