AmherstMN
A town of 400.
400 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Amherst. Another town gets a different order.
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Amherst
Most working residents leave Amherst for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Rochester (32%), Preston (12%) and Harmony (7%). Half commute less than 36 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Amherst has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 47 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Amherst is
Amherst beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| What stands out | Amherst | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.6% | 76.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.5% | 5.4% |
1.4% of Amherst is conserved land
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Dr. Johnan C. Hvoslef Wildlife Management Area | — | 231 |
| 2. Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest | — | 12 |
99% of working residents leave Amherst for work
Where Amherst’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Amherst
Township in Minnesota, United States
Amherst Township ( AM-hərst) is a township in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 405 at the 2000 census. Amherst Township was organized in 1858, and named after Amherst, Ohio, the native home of the wife of an early settler.
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- Population
- 409
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,181 ft