How old are the homes in Rocksbury Township, MN?

Name: Age of homes in Rocksbury Township, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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60.1% (±14.3 points) of the homes in Rocksbury Township, MN were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

9.0% were built before 1940.

8.1% were built in 2010 or later.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Built before 1980: 60.1% (±14.3 points)
Built before 1940: 9.0%
Built 2010 or later: 8.1%

When the homes in Rocksbury Township were built

Housing units by year structure built, 2020–2024
Year built	Rocksbury Township	Pennington County	Minnesota	United States
2020 or later	0.0% (±4.8 points)	0.6%	1.9%	2.0%
2010 to 2019	8.1% (±6.0 points)	11.0%	8.5%	9.4%
2000 to 2009	10.1% (±4.4 points)	9.0%	13.3%	13.6%
1990 to 1999	9.9% (±4.0 points)	9.8%	12.2%	12.4%
1980 to 1989	11.7% (±6.0 points)	8.8%	12.0%	12.9%
1970 to 1979	31.9% (±8.6 points)	18.8%	14.2%	14.2%
1960 to 1969	7.5% (±4.4 points)	8.1%	9.1%	9.9%
1950 to 1959	6.4% (±5.1 points)	7.3%	9.1%	9.5%
1940 to 1949	5.3% (±4.5 points)	5.1%	4.1%	4.4%
1939 or earlier	9.0% (±8.1 points)	21.4%	15.6%	11.7%

In Rocksbury Township, the share of homes built before 1980 is not measurably different from Pennington County (60.7%).

It is not measurably different from Minnesota (52.1%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (49.7%).

In Pennington County, Rocksbury Township ranks 16 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of homes built before 1980.

Statewide, it ranks 1343 of 2,629.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Why the age of a home matters: lead-based paint

Federal law treats housing built before 1978 as likely to contain lead-based paint.

Before a lease or sale of most pre-1978 housing, the landlord or seller must disclose any known lead-based paint and hazards and give the tenant or buyer the EPA pamphlet (42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 40 CFR part 745, subpart F; 24 CFR part 35, subpart A).

A contractor paid to renovate, repair or paint a pre-1978 home must be a certified firm, use a certified renovator and follow lead-safe work practices under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E) whenever the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of painted surface in a room or more than 20 square feet outside; window replacement and demolition always count (40 CFR 745.83).

Certification comes from EPA, or from the state where EPA has authorized the state to run the program.

The Census Bureau groups construction by decade, so the share built before 1978 lies between the share built before 1970 (28.2%) and the share built before 1980 (60.1%).

Homes built before 1980 in places near Rocksbury Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Rocksbury Township
Place	Distance	Homes built before 1980	Compared with this place
Rocksbury Township	—	60.1% (±14.3 points)	—
Thief River Falls	3.3 mi	62.5% (±6.9 points)	Not measurably different
St. Hilaire	3.8 mi	66.7% (±20.8 points)	Not measurably different
River Falls Township	5.3 mi	52.0% (±18.5 points)	Not measurably different
North Township	5.4 mi	62.2% (±17.6 points)	Not measurably different
Sanders Township	5.7 mi	46.0% (±15.9 points)	Not measurably different
Smiley Township	6.3 mi	52.4% (±13.5 points)	Not measurably different
Black River Township	7.0 mi	63.2% (±86.1 points)	Not measurably different
Norden Township	7.8 mi	29.6% (±14.3 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Norden Township, MN (29.6%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes built before 1980 across Pennington County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes built before 1980
10	St. Hilaire	66.7% (±20.8 points)
11	Black River Township	63.2% (±86.1 points)
12	Thief River Falls	62.5% (±6.9 points)
13	North Township	62.2% (±17.6 points)
14	Deer Park Township	61.6% (±44.7 points)
15	Wyandotte Township	60.6% (±66.3 points)
16	Rocksbury Township	60.1% (±14.3 points)
17	Smiley Township	52.4% (±13.5 points)
18	River Falls Township	52.0% (±18.5 points)
19	Sanders Township	46.0% (±15.9 points)
20	Goodridge Township	40.0% (±95.5 points)
21 (tie)	Kratka Township	36.6% (±17.3 points)
21 (tie)	Numedal Township	36.6% (±38.5 points)

Showing 13 of 24 places in Pennington County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Rocksbury Township

How old are most homes in Rocksbury Township?

60.1% of homes in Rocksbury Township, MN were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Do homes in Rocksbury Township need a lead paint disclosure?

A home built before 1978 does, before it is rented or sold, unless an exemption applies (42 U.S.C. § 4852d); between 28.2% and 60.1% of homes in Rocksbury Township were built before then.

Does a contractor need lead certification to work on older homes in Rocksbury Township?

Yes, when the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of paint in a room or 20 square feet outside, or replaces a window: the firm must be certified and a certified renovator must direct the work under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E).

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocksbury township, Pennington County, Minnesota

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DP04_0017PE, DP04_0017PM, DP04_0018PE, DP04_0018PM, DP04_0019PE, DP04_0019PM, DP04_0020PE, DP04_0020PM, DP04_0021PE, DP04_0021PM, DP04_0022PE, DP04_0022PM, DP04_0023PE, DP04_0023PM, DP04_0024PE, DP04_0024PM, DP04_0025PE, DP04_0025PM, DP04_0026PE, DP04_0026PM

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