HortonMN
A town of 171. A regional job hub with 124 jobs.
What makes Horton stand out
The thing Horton does most differently from other towns.
171 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Horton’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Horton. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Horton
Most working residents leave Horton for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Morris (44%), Willmar (6%) and Darnen (6%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
Where working residents work
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 11% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Horton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Horton is
Horton beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
| What stands out | Horton | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.7% | 8.9% |
| More uninsured adults | 9.6% | 7.5% |
| Fewer adults getting cholesterol checked | 81.6% | 85.3% |
2.9% of Horton is conserved land
4.5 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bill Freeman Wildlife Management Area | — | 316 |
Every workday, about 124 people come to Horton for work
Where Horton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Horton
Township in Minnesota, United States
Horton Township is a township in Stevens County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 189 at the 2020 census. Horton Township was named for William T. Horton, an early settler.
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- Population
- 189
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,112 ft