Big StoneMN
A town of 243. Nearly 20.6% of it is conserved land.
What makes Big Stone stand out
The thing Big Stone does most differently from other towns.
243 people, and everyone knows the way
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Big Stone’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Big Stone. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Big Stone
Most working residents leave Big Stone for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Ortonville (15%), Graceville (11%) and Morris (8%). Half commute less than 32 miles.
Where working residents work
20.6% of Big Stone is conserved land
2.0 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Thielke Lake Wildlife Management Area | 0.1 mi | 352 |
| 2. Big Stone Wildlife Management Area | — | 233 |
| 3. Reisdorph Wildlife Management Area | — | 212 |
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 27% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Big Stone has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 32 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Big Stone is
Big Stone beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
| What stands out | Big Stone | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.2% | 76.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.2% | 5.9% |
99% of working residents leave Big Stone for work
Where Big Stone’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Big Stone
Township in Minnesota, United States
Big Stone Township is a township in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 253 at the 2000 census.
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- Population
- 290
- Area
- 34 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,129 ft