EasternMN
A town of 148.
148 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Eastern. Another town gets a different order.
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 21% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Eastern
Most working residents leave Eastern for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Alexandria (24%), Wadena (7%) and Parkers Prairie (6%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Eastern has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 0°, and about 54 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Eastern is
Eastern beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
| What stands out | Eastern | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.2% | 76.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.1% | 5.4% |
6.5% of Eastern is conserved land
0.6 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Eastern Wildlife Management Area | — | 1,018 |
100% of working residents leave Eastern for work
Where Eastern’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Eastern
Township in Minnesota, United States
Eastern Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 254 at the 2020 census. Eastern Township was organized in 1875, and named from its location on the eastern side of the county.
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- Population
- 254
- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,437 ft