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About Compton
Township in Minnesota, United StatesCompton Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 798 at the 2020 census. Compton Township was organized in 1875, and named for James Compton, an early settler.
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Work & commute in Compton
Full picture →Most working residents leave Compton for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Perham (15%), Wadena (14%) and New York Mills (6%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Health in Compton
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Compton
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Compton
Full climate →Compton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 0°, and about 51 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Compton
All Compton schools →School Grade C+
The public schools Compton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 58% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MN. Ratings are from neighbors.
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