ChengwatanaMN
A town of 815. Nearly 42.2% of it is conserved land.
What makes Chengwatana stand out
The thing Chengwatana does most differently from other towns.
815 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Chengwatana’s report card
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Nearly a third of Chengwatana is conserved land
37 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Chengwatana State Forest | 21.5 mi | 25,966 |
| 2. Saint Croix State Park | 4.8 mi | 1,565 |
Most working residents commute out of Chengwatana
Most working residents leave Chengwatana for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Pine City (26%), Rush City (5%) and Mora (5%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Where working residents work
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Chengwatana has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 52 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Chengwatana is
Chengwatana beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
| What stands out | Chengwatana | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.5% | 8.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.5% | 5.4% |
| More smokers | 17.3% | 13.1% |
99% of working residents leave Chengwatana for work
Where Chengwatana’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Chengwatana
Ghost town in Pine County, Minnesota, US
Chengwatana is an abandoned village site in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The former village was located immediately east of Pine City. The center of the village was generally considered near the present day intersection of Cross Lake Road (Pine County 9) and Government Road.
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