North Hero township, Minnesota
North Hero township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
North Hero township is a geographic entity located in Redwood County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 151. The land area covers 35.16 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 151 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.5 yrs | ±15.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 47 | ±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 | 56 | ±18 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 47 | ±17 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 9 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $230,000 | ±$28,093 |
| 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 | $92,917 | ±$45,327 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,849 | ±$14,447 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.5% | ±14.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 22 | ±20 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | ±4.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 43 | ±17 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.2% | ±4.8% |
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 NORTH HERO
GUS Population: 153 (2024)
ID: 129043
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
17559 140TH ST, WALNUT GROVE MN 56180-4408
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GUS Population: 15,254 (2024)
ID: 208445
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 130, REDWOOD FALLS MN 56283-0130
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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 | MILROY, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | KG-12 | TRACY, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | LAMBERTON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | LAMBERTON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | TRACY, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | TRACY, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | TRACY, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | WABASSO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | WABASSO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | WALNUT GROVE, 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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Southwest Minnesota State University
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College | 22.0 mi away | 1501 State St, Marshall, MN, 56258-5468 |
5075377678
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LAMBERTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 101 E 2ND AVENUE, LAMBERTON, MN, 56152 |
(507) 752-7220
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TRACY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 189 3RD STREET, TRACY, MN, 56175 |
(507) 629-5548
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WABASSO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.5 mi away | 1248 OAK ST, WABASSO, MN, 56293 |
(507) 342-5279
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WESTBROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 556 1ST AVENUE, WESTBROOK, MN, 56183 |
(507) 274-6174
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SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.1 mi away | 120 NORTH CASS AVENUE, SPRINGFIELD, MN, 56087 |
(507) 723-3510
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BALATON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 22.3 mi away | 134 3RD STREET, BALATON, MN, 56115 |
(507) 734-2034
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MARSHALL
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Library | 22.5 mi away | 201 C STREET, MARSHALL, MN, 56258 |
(507) 537-7003
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SLAYTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.3 mi away | 2451 BROADWAY AV, SLAYTON, MN, 56172 |
(507) 836-8778
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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 LAMBERTON SW RSCH & OUTREACH C, MN US, located 5.3 miles from North Hero township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.6° | 5.0° | 13.8° | 0.54" | 8.9" |
| February | 27.2° | 8.8° | 18.0° | 0.66" | 8.4" |
| March | 39.4° | 21.2° | 30.3° | 1.50" | 7.9" |
| April | 55.0° | 33.0° | 44.0° | 2.92" | 4.9" |
| May | 68.4° | 46.5° | 57.4° | 3.97" | 0.2" |
| June | 78.7° | 57.9° | 68.3° | 4.59" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.2° | 61.0° | 71.6° | 3.79" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.6° | 58.0° | 68.8° | 3.55" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.4° | 49.1° | 61.3° | 3.46" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.0° | 35.8° | 47.4° | 2.26" | 0.7" |
| November | 41.9° | 23.0° | 32.5° | 1.27" | 5.9" |
| December | 27.9° | 11.3° | 19.6° | 0.82" | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Grove city | City | 2.8 mi | — |
| Revere city | City | 3.4 mi | — |
| Lamberton city | City | 7.7 mi | — |
| Tracy city | City | 9.9 mi | — |
| Wanda city | City | 11.2 mi | — |
| Lucan city | City | 11.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2712746996. • 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.