The Town FilesGrey Eagle, Minnesota
Township in Todd County · population 556 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $397,100
- Household income
- $94,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 0° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 47 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 58.0
Grey Eagle is a township of 556 people in Todd County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $397,100, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks quieter than 99% of Minnesota towns, easier by car than 82% of Minnesota towns, better for a vacation home than 79% of Minnesota towns.
How Grey Eagle ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Grey Eagle is worth $397,100, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $94,875, which is more affordable than 18% of Minnesota towns. 93.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Grey Eagle | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $397,100 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | — | $991 |
| Median household income | $94,875 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 93.2% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 46.6% | — |
Who lives in Grey Eagle
| People | Grey Eagle | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.0 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.7% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 14.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.2% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 12.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.4% | — |
| Work from home | 14.3% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 38.9 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.0% | 90.2% |
Weather in Grey Eagle
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 0.1°F. About 29.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 46.9 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 175 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grey Eagle since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on September 20, 2017 about 4.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 30 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 20, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 3, 2024.
Severe weather in Todd County since 1996
Todd County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4666: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 8, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4658: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| July 21, 2014 | Flood | DR-4182: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Todd County
Todd County had 7,081 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,332 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Grey Eagle itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Towns near Grey Eagle
- Burnhamville, MN5.4 mi · 773 people · home $296,700
- Birchdale, MN5.9 mi · 931 people · home $393,100
- Round Prairie, MN7.2 mi · 714 people · home $230,000
- Millwood, MN7.4 mi · 950 people · home $387,700
- Elmdale, MN8.0 mi · 981 people · home $293,600
- Swanville, MN8.4 mi · 510 people · home $318,500
- Melrose, MN8.9 mi · 729 people · home $298,700
- Krain, MN9.4 mi · 984 people · home $364,800
Grey Eagle questions
Is Grey Eagle, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Grey Eagle scores better for retirees than 70% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 99%. 30.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 58.0).
How much does a house cost in Grey Eagle?
The median owner-occupied home in Grey Eagle is valued at $397,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $94,875, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Grey Eagle?
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 0.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.1 inches of precipitation a year and 46.9 inches of snow.
Does Grey Eagle get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grey Eagle since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on September 20, 2017. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)