Western Township, MN
Living in Western Township
Bikeability
55
Walkability
92
Commute
85
Public Transit
54
Affordability
69
Public Safety
95
Airports
5
Hospitals
81
Colleges
63
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
65
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
69
Population
-40 (2010–19)
50 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
6%
College-Educated
-5% (2010–19)
82%
Family Households
+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years12%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over29%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate31%
Some College48%
Bachelor's degree6%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone18%
Economy
$39k
Median Household Income
-$22k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
-11% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
100%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K43%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector50%
Self-employed33%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance23%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office18%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van64%
Walked18%
Worked at home18%
Housing
$156k
Median Home Value
-
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
93%
Owner-Occupied
+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached86%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 194921%
Built 1939 or earlier45%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K19%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene18%
LP gas50%
Crime
Violent Crime in Western Township
United States45
Minnesota28
Otter Tail County11
Property Crime in Western Township
United States48
Minnesota45
Otter Tail County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 15 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 28 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr | 44 | 2 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 29 | 1 | 8 |
| Dec | 15 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Western Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding33
Tornado31
Blizzard18
Extreme Cold3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Western Township, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Western Township, MN
Hillcrest Lutheran Academy
11 miles, NE
Our Lady of Victory Elementary School
11 miles, NE
Morning Son Christian School
12 miles, NE
Destiny Academy
19 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Western Township, MN
University of Minnesota-Morris
41 miles, S
Concordia College at Moorhead
56 miles, NW
Minnesota State University Moorhead
56 miles, NW
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
59 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Western Township, MN
Community Behavioral Hospital Fergus Falls
10 miles, NE
Lake Region Healthcare Corporation
11 miles, NE
Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services
16 miles, SE
St Francis Medical Center
21 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Western Township, MN
Hector International Airport
61 miles, NW
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
100 miles, E
St. Cloud Regional Airport
111 miles, E
Bemidji Regional Airport
112 miles, NE