Lac qui Parle township, Minnesota
Lac qui Parle township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lac qui Parle township is a geographic entity located in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 190. The land area covers 28.67 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 190 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.5 yrs | ±6.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 67 | ±17 | 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 | 90 | ±23 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 67 | ±17 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 23 | ±18 |
| Median Home Value | $308,300 | ±$118,258 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $107,083 | ±$28,016 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,033 | ±$9,627 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% | ±7.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 9 | ±14 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±13.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 73 | ±27 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 98.5% | ±4.4% |
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 LAC QUI PARLE
GUS Population: 188 (2024)
ID: 128935
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
2667 351ST AVE, DAWSON MN 56232-4235
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GUS Population: 6,636 (2024)
ID: 106731
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
600 W 6TH ST, STE 6, MADISON MN 56256-5009
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | APPLETON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | DAWSON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | MONTEVIDEO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | MADISON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | MADISON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | MADISON, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-10 | MONTEVIDEO, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | MONTEVIDEO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | MONTEVIDEO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | MONTEVIDEO, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Minnesota West Community and Technical College
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College | 23.0 mi away | 1593 11th Ave, Granite Falls, MN, 56241 |
8006582330
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MILAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 235 N 2ND STREET, MILAN, MN, 56262 |
(320) 734-4792
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DAWSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 676 PINE STREET, DAWSON, MN, 56232 |
(320) 769-2069
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MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 224 SOUTH FIRST STREET, MONTEVIDEO, MN, 56265 |
(320) 269-6501
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MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 401 6TH AVENUE, MADISON, MN, 56256 |
(320) 598-7938
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APPLETON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.4 mi away | 50 E ROONEY AVE, APPLETON, MN, 56208 |
(320) 289-1681
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CLARKFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.7 mi away | 812 10TH AVENUE, CLARKFIELD, MN, 56223 |
(320) 669-7651
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MAYNARD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.7 mi away | 123 MABEL AVENUE, MAYNARD, MN, 56260 |
(320) 367-2143
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GRANITE FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.8 mi away | 155 7TH AVENUE, GRANITE FALLS, MN, 56241 |
(320) 564-3738
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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 MILAN 1NW, MN US, located 7.4 miles from Lac qui Parle township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.9° | 4.4° | 14.1° | 0.77" | 9.5" |
| February | 28.9° | 8.7° | 18.8° | 0.74" | 10.1" |
| March | 42.1° | 22.1° | 32.1° | 1.44" | 9.2" |
| April | 58.7° | 34.7° | 46.7° | 2.50" | 6.0" |
| May | 72.4° | 47.4° | 59.9° | 3.14" | 0.1" |
| June | 81.4° | 58.0° | 69.7° | 3.89" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.9° | 61.2° | 73.0° | 4.07" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.4° | 58.7° | 70.5° | 3.71" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.0° | 50.3° | 63.2° | 2.77" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.8° | 37.5° | 49.2° | 2.43" | 1.2" |
| November | 43.0° | 24.0° | 33.5° | 1.14" | 6.3" |
| December | 29.0° | 10.9° | 20.0° | 0.77" | 8.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson city | City | 6.4 mi | — |
| Milan city | City | 6.8 mi | — |
| Dawson city | City | 8.4 mi | — |
| Boyd city | City | 11.4 mi | — |
| Montevideo city | City | 11.4 mi | — |
| Madison city | City | 12.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2707333848. • 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.