CairoMN
A town of 206.
206 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Cairo’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Cairo. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Cairo
Most working residents leave Cairo for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are New Ulm (13%), Fairfax (8%) and Redwood Falls (5%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Cairo 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 Cairo is
Cairo beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18.
| What stands out | Cairo | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.6% | 76.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.5% | 5.4% |
0.8% of Cairo is conserved land
2.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Fort Ridgely State Park | 0.6 mi | 114 |
| 2. Fairfax Wildlife Park | — | 21 |
96% of working residents leave Cairo for work
Where Cairo’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Cairo
Township in Minnesota, United States
Cairo Township is a township (T112N R32W) in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 271 at the 2000 census.
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- Population
- 196
- Area
- 34 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,027 ft