JordanMN
A town of 388. Nearly 2.1% of it is conserved land.
What makes Jordan stand out
The thing Jordan does most differently from other towns.
388 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Local news
All →- Jordan vs Westonka Boys Basketball - Feb 8, 2022Sports Illustrated · Sep 5
- Gary Milo SvobodaStar Tribune · Aug 2
Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Jordan. Another town gets a different order.
2.1% of Jordan is conserved land
4.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Chosen Valley Wildlife Management Area | — | 195 |
| 2. William Pease Wildlife Management Area | — | 2 |
Most working residents commute out of Jordan
Most working residents leave Jordan for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Rochester (45%), Chatfield (8%) and Preston (4%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Jordan has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 53 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.
Healthier than 54% of U.S. towns
Jordan beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
| What stands out | Jordan | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.9% | 9.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 8.5% |
100% of working residents leave Jordan for work
Where Jordan’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Jordan
Township in Minnesota, United States
Jordan Township is a township in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 412 at the 2000 census. Jordan Township was organized in 1858, and named after the Jordan Creek. Jordan Town Hall was built in 1877 by Thomas Ferguson, a Scottish immigrant stonemason.
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- Population
- 381
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,263 ft