AcomaMN
A town of 1,280. Public schools that outperform most of Minnesota.
What makes Acoma stand out
The 2 things Acoma does most differently from other towns.
1,280 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Acoma. Another town gets a different order.
Acoma’s public schools outperform 75% of Minnesota districts
The public schools Acoma’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 75% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Lutheran School Private | PK–8 | 74 |
Most working residents commute out of Acoma
Most working residents leave Acoma for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Hutchinson (42%), Glencoe (6%) and St. Paul (2%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Acoma has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Healthier than 64% of U.S. towns
Acoma beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
| What stands out | Acoma | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with obesity | 41.4% | 33.5% |
| More adults with arthritis | 26% | 22.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.7% | 8.5% |
8.2% of Acoma is conserved land
1.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hutchinson Wildlife Management Area | — | 49 |
| 2. Prieve Wildlife Management Area | — | 41 |
99% of working residents leave Acoma for work
Where Acoma’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Acoma
Township in Minnesota, United States
Acoma Township ( AK-ə-mə) is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,130 at the 2020 census. Acoma Township was named after the Acoma Pueblo in New Mexico.
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- Population
- 1,130
- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,086 ft