HighlandingMN
A town of 200.
200 people, and everyone knows the way
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Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 95% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Highlanding
Most working residents leave Highlanding for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Thief River Falls (65%), Rocksbury (5%) and Goodridge (4%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Highlanding has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -4°.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Highlanding is
Highlanding beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
| What stands out | Highlanding | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 6.7% | 5.4% |
| More smokers | 16% | 13.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.1% | 5.9% |
0.3% of Highlanding is conserved land
8.4 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
100% of working residents leave Highlanding for work
Where Highlanding’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Highlanding
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
Highlanding is an unincorporated community in Highlanding Township in rural Pennington County, Minnesota, United States. The community has long been popular among locals as place to socialize. Highlanding dances date back to the early-to-mid 20th century. The community serves as a popular landing and launching point for canoes and other boaters on the Red Lake River. The USGS has a river monitoring station in the community. Highlanding does not have a unique postal code but is served by Goodridge. The community is listed on county abstracts. A post office called High Landing was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1935. The community was named for its lofty elevation.
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- Elevation
- 1,158 ft