ArgyleMN
A town of 486, settled in 1879. Public schools that outperform most of Minnesota.
What makes Argyle stand out
The thing Argyle does most differently from other towns.
486 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
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Argyle’s public schools outperform 86% of Minnesota districts
The public schools Argyle’s kids attend outperform 86% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen-Argyle Central Elementary | PK–6 | 158 | A |
Most working residents commute out of Argyle
Most working residents leave Argyle for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Grand Forks (11%), Stephen (9%) and Warren (9%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Where working residents work
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Argyle has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to -3°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Argyle is
Argyle beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
| What stands out | Argyle | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80% | 76.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.8% | 5.9% |
0% of Argyle is conserved land
0.2 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Argyle City Park | — | 8 |
91% of working residents leave Argyle for work
Where Argyle’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Argyle
3 notable people were born in Argyle.
About Argyle
City in Minnesota, United States
Argyle ( AR-ghyle) is a city in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States, along the Middle River. The population was 544 at the 2020 census. Old Mill State Park is nearby.
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- Established
- 1879
- Population
- 544
- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 846 ft
- ZIP code
- 56713
- Area code
- 218