FossumMN
A town of 203.
203 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Fossum. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Fossum
Most working residents leave Fossum for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Twin Valley (14%), Mahnomen (10%) and Fargo (10%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Fossum has cold winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -2°.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Fossum is
Fossum beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
| What stands out | Fossum | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.7% | 76.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 8% | 5.4% |
Moderate risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.
6.1% of Fossum is conserved land
3.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Christensen WPA | 0.1 mi | 637 |
| 2. Faith Wildlife Management Area | — | 376 |
100% of working residents leave Fossum for work
Where Fossum’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Fossum
Township in Minnesota, United States
Fossum Township is a township in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 187 at the 2000 census. Fossum Township was organized in 1881, and named after Fossum, in Norway.
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- Population
- 135
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,129 ft