Nidaros township, Minnesota
Nidaros township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Nidaros township is a geographic entity located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 359. The land area covers 30.84 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 359 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 60 yrs | ±3.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 160 | ±28 | 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 | 367 | ±56 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 160 | ±28 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 207 | ±43 |
| Median Home Value | $346,100 | ±$29,555 |
| 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 | $78,125 | ±$18,790 |
| Per Capita Income | $51,145 | ±$9,873 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% | ±4.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 22 | ±16 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 168 | ±39 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.9% | ±5.1% |
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 NIDAROS
GUS Population: 353 (2024)
ID: 107108
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 116, CLITHERALL MN 56524-9516
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GUS Population: 60,884 (2024)
ID: 167374
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY AUDITOR
510 W FIR AVE, FERGUS FALLS MN 56537-1364
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | ASHBY, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | ASHBY, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | BATTLE LAKE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BATTLE LAKE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | HENNING, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | HENNING, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | MILTONA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | PARKERS PRAIRIE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | PARKERS PRAIRIE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | UNDERWOOD, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 4 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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NEW YORK MILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.4 mi away | 30 NORTH MAIN, NEW YORK MILLS, MN, 56567 |
(218) 385-2436
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FERGUS FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.9 mi away | 205 EAST HAMPDEN AVE, FERGUS FALLS, MN, 56537 |
(218) 739-9387
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PERHAM AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.5 mi away | 225 2ND AV NE, PERHAM, MN, 56573 |
(218) 346-4892
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WADENA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.8 mi away | 304 1ST STREET SW, WADENA, MN, 56482 |
(218) 631-2476
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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 OTTERTAIL, MN US, located 12.0 miles from Nidaros township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.4° | -2.0° | 7.7° | 0.62" | — |
| February | 23.4° | 1.6° | 12.5° | 0.62" | — |
| March | 35.9° | 15.1° | 25.5° | 1.24" | — |
| April | 51.6° | 29.7° | 40.6° | 2.23" | — |
| May | 64.8° | 44.2° | 54.5° | 3.43" | — |
| June | 74.5° | 55.8° | 65.1° | 4.76" | — |
| July | 78.6° | 60.2° | 69.4° | 4.27" | — |
| August | 77.3° | 58.7° | 68.0° | 3.29" | — |
| September | 68.9° | 49.0° | 58.9° | 3.16" | — |
| October | 53.8° | 35.4° | 44.6° | 2.69" | — |
| November | 36.6° | 21.3° | 29.0° | 1.07" | — |
| December | 23.4° | 7.1° | 15.2° | 0.79" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vining city | City | 2.1 mi | — |
| Clitherall city | City | 3.5 mi | — |
| Battle Lake city | City | 7.6 mi | — |
| Henning city | City | 8.6 mi | — |
| Urbank city | City | 8.7 mi | — |
| Millerville city | City | 11.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2711146240. • 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.