The Town FilesRoyalton, Minnesota
City in Morrison County · population 1,281 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $215,300
- Household income
- $55,156
- Jan low / Jul high
- 0° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 51 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 33.0
Royalton is a city of 1,281 people in Morrison County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $215,300, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks easier by car than 84% of Minnesota towns.
How Royalton 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 Royalton is worth $215,300, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $55,156, which is more affordable than 26% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $600 a month. 66.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Royalton | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $215,300 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $600 | $991 |
| Median household income | $55,156 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 66.6% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Royalton
| People | Royalton | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.0 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.6% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 29.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.3% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.7% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 9.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 10.6% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 29.9 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.5% | 90.2% |
Weather in Royalton
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows -0.2°F. About 30.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 50.7 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 180 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Royalton since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 18, 1997 about 3.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 14, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 27, 1990.
Severe weather in Morrison County since 1996
Morrison County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2023 | Flood | DR-4722: Severe Storms 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 25, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4131: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Morrison County
Morrison County had 11,175 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,270 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Royalton itself the ACS puts it at 11.1%.
Public schools in Royalton
4 public schools with 937 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROYALTON ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 402 | 14.9 |
| ROYALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 292 | 15.4 |
| ROYALTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 226 | 17.4 |
| Royalton Public Schools Early Child | PK-K | 17 | 4.3 |
Towns near Royalton
- Bellevue, MN2.4 mi · 1,149 people · home $356,100
- Two Rivers, MN4.4 mi · 780 people · home $307,500
- Langola, MN5.3 mi · 1,012 people · home $369,600
- Rice, MN5.5 mi · 1,975 people · home $266,600
- Brockway, MN7.7 mi · 2,895 people · home $363,000
- Little Falls, MN8.0 mi · 1,676 people · home $301,100
- Swan River, MN8.1 mi · 723 people · home $305,600
- St. Stephen, MN9.0 mi · 797 people · home $262,100
Royalton questions
Is Royalton, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Royalton scores better for retirees than 13% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 46%. 15.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.0).
How much does a house cost in Royalton?
The median owner-occupied home in Royalton is valued at $215,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,156, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $600 a month.
What is the weather like in Royalton?
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows -0.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.1 inches of precipitation a year and 50.7 inches of snow.
Does Royalton get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Royalton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 18, 1997. 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)