Big BendMN
A town of 223.
223 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Big Bend. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Big Bend
Most working residents leave Big Bend for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Montevideo (29%), Willmar (17%) and Dawson (3%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Big Bend has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 51 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Big Bend is
Big Bend beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16.
| What stands out | Big Bend | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults facing food insecurity | 16% | 11.4% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.8% | 5.7% |
| More adults facing housing insecurity | 12.7% | 9.3% |
4.3% of Big Bend is conserved land
0.8 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Clair T. Rollings Chippewa Co. Wildlife Management Area | — | 119 |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
98% of working residents leave Big Bend for work
Where Big Bend’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Big Bend
Township in Minnesota, United States
Big Bend Township is a township in Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 257 at the 2000 census.
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- Population
- 252
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 958 ft