Watopa township, Minnesota
Watopa township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Watopa township is a geographic entity located in Wabasha County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 250. The land area covers 35.25 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 250 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 34.3 yrs | ±6.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 97 | ±22 | 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 | 103 | ±23 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 97 | ±22 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 6 | ±9 |
| Median Home Value | $388,200 | ±$63,895 |
| 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 | $92,250 | ±$9,344 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,259 | ±$12,015 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% | ±12.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 36 | ±35 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% | ±2.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 124 | ±32 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.6% | ±6.3% |
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 WATOPA
GUS Population: 250 (2024)
ID: 107193
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
18691 E COUNTY RD 14, KELLOGG MN 55945
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GUS Population: 21,574 (2024)
ID: 208447
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FINANCE DIRECTOR
625 JEFFERSON AVE, WABASHA MN 55981-1529
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Alma, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Alma, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | LAKE CITY, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Fountain City, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Fountain City, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | WINONA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | LAKE CITY, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | LAKE CITY, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Pepin, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Pepin, WI |
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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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
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College | 19.8 mi away | 700 Terrace Heights, Winona, MN, 55987-1399 |
5074571600
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ALMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 312 N. MAIN ST., ALMA, WI, 54610 |
(608) 685-3823
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Winona State University
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College | 21.7 mi away | 175 West Mark Street, Winona, MN, 55987-5838 |
5074575000
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PLAINVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 345 1ST AVENUE NW, PLAINVIEW, MN, 55964 |
(507) 534-3425
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Minnesota State College Southeast
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College | 23.6 mi away | 1250 Homer Rd, Winona, MN, 55987 |
5074532700
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WABASHA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.4 mi away | 168 ALLEGHANY AVE, WABASHA, MN, 55981 |
(651) 565-3927
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PEPIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.1 mi away | 510 2ND ST., PEPIN, WI, 54759 |
(715) 442-4932
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ST. CHARLES PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.0 mi away | 125 W. 11TH STREET, ST. CHARLES, MN, 55972 |
(507) 932-3227
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LAKE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.0 mi away | 201 S HIGH STREET, LAKE CITY, MN, 55041 |
(651) 345-4013
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WINONA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.6 mi away | 151 W FIFTH STREET, WINONA, MN, 55987 |
(507) 452-4582
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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 ALMA DAM 4, WI US, located 7.2 miles from Watopa 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° | 8.1° | 16.0° | 0.95" | 9.9" |
| February | 28.8° | 11.8° | 20.3° | 1.01" | 8.6" |
| March | 41.2° | 24.0° | 32.6° | 1.85" | 6.6" |
| April | 55.8° | 36.1° | 46.0° | 3.51" | 1.6" |
| May | 67.9° | 48.1° | 58.0° | 4.81" | 0.2" |
| June | 77.3° | 58.0° | 67.7° | 5.68" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.9° | 62.4° | 71.6° | 4.59" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.7° | 60.5° | 69.6° | 5.00" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.4° | 52.9° | 62.1° | 4.13" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.7° | 40.5° | 49.1° | 2.61" | 0.1" |
| November | 41.9° | 27.6° | 34.8° | 1.92" | 1.8" |
| December | 29.1° | 15.2° | 22.2° | 1.11" | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kellogg city | City | 4.9 mi | — |
| Minneiska city | City | 6.1 mi | — |
| Buffalo City city | City | 6.2 mi | — |
| Cochrane village | Village | 7.4 mi | — |
| Alma city | City | 8.0 mi | — |
| Wabasha city | City | 9.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2715768638. • 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.