BismarckMN
A town of 334.
334 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bismarck. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Bismarck
Most working residents leave Bismarck for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are New Ulm (20%), Gaylord (8%) and Hutchinson (7%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Bismarck has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 50 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 33% of U.S. communities.
How healthy Bismarck is
Bismarck beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
| What stands out | Bismarck | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.6% | 76.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.5% | 5.4% |
Bismarck’s public schools outperform 54% of Minnesota districts
The public schools Bismarck’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 54% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starland School Private | K–12 | 24 |
2.8% of Bismarck is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ward Lake Wildlife Management Area | — | 35 |
99% of working residents leave Bismarck for work
Where Bismarck’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Bismarck
Township in Minnesota, United States
Bismarck Township is a township in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 376 at the 2000 census. Bismarck Township was organized in 1874, and named after Otto von Bismarck.
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- Population
- 323
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,063 ft