La GardeMN
A town of 171.
Population
171
residents
Median home value
$156K
Census ACS
Household income
$51K
median
Median age
36.4
years
Jobs based here
51
Balanced
Small town
171 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
RosedaleBeaulieuMidwayTwin LakesOaklandLa Garde
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in La Garde. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 27% of U.S. communities.
27risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
La Garde has cold winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -3°.
79°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter1–20°
Spring29–51°
Summer54–77°
Fall33–52°
Sep 28
typical first frost
May 7
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
79°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of La Garde
Most working residents leave La Garde for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Mahnomen (12%), Fargo (7%) and Twin Lakes (7%). Half commute less than 34 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In La Garde4%
Mahnomen12%
Fargo7%
Twin Lakes7%
Ada5%
34 mi
median commute distance
51
jobs based in La Garde
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Outdoors
12.4% of La Garde is conserved land
1.0 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
12.4%conserved
12.4%
conserved · 2,804 of 22,699 acres
1.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Health
How healthy La Garde is
La Garde beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 24.
32 measures vs. Minnesota
1 better7 too close to call24 worse
| What stands out | La Garde | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.8% | 76.1% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 25% | 11.4% |
Mahnomen Health Center
10.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →