ChiefMN
A town of 128. Nearly 14.8% of it is conserved land.
What makes Chief stand out
The thing Chief does most differently from other towns.
128 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Chief’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Chief. Another town gets a different order.
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 19% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Chief
Most working residents leave Chief for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Mahnomen (42%), Detroit Lakes (6%) and Crookston (5%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Chief has cold winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -3°.
Typical low → high °F
14.8% of Chief is conserved land
3.3 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Rush Wildlife Management Area | — | 709 |
| 2. Santee Prairie SNA | — | 442 |
| 3. Wambach Wildlife Management Area | — | 116 |
How healthy Chief is
Chief beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 23.
| What stands out | Chief | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.5% | 76.1% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 24.8% | 11.4% |
100% of working residents leave Chief for work
Where Chief’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Chief
Township in Minnesota, United States
Chief Township is a township in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 132 at the 2000 census. It contains part of the census-designated place of Beaulieu. Chief Township was named for an Ojibwe chieftain.
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- Population
- 176
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,250 ft