JayMN
A town of 275.
275 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Jay. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Jay
Most working residents leave Jay for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Fairmont (27%), Jackson (9%) and Sherburn (8%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Jay has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Jay is
Jay beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
| What stands out | Jay | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.3% | 76.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8% | 5.9% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 40% of U.S. communities.
0.8% of Jay is conserved land
1.1 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
98% of working residents leave Jay for work
Where Jay’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Jay
Township in Minnesota, United States
Jay Township is a township in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 269 at the 2000 census. Jay Township was organized in 1872, and named for John Jay (1745–1829), American politician and jurist.
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- Population
- 230
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,322 ft