BrightonMN
A town of 152.
152 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Brighton’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Joan Harriet Eclov (Swalin)Star Tribune · Sep 13
- Charlotte Anne WentzellStar Tribune · Aug 16
- Kenneth S. BalzumStar Tribune · Jul 12
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Brighton. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Brighton
Most working residents leave Brighton for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are New Ulm (28%), St. Peter (10%) and Minneapolis (7%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Brighton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 38 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Brighton is
Brighton beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| What stands out | Brighton | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7% | 5.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.8% | 8.5% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.
2.8% of Brighton is conserved land
0.4 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area, Peterson Lake North Unit | — | 115 |
| 2. Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area, Peterson Lake Central Unit | — | 86 |
| 3. Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area, Courtland Bay Unit | — | 46 |
100% of working residents leave Brighton for work
Where Brighton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Brighton
Township in Minnesota, United States
Brighton Township is a township in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 169 at the 2000 census. Brighton Township was organized in 1877, and named after Brighton, Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
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- Population
- 129
- Area
- 19 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,020 ft