Leaf LakeMN
A town of 620.
620 people, and everyone knows the way
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Leaf Lake’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Leaf Lake. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Leaf Lake
Most working residents leave Leaf Lake for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Perham (18%), Ottertail (10%) and Fergus Falls (9%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Leaf Lake has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -1°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Leaf Lake is
Leaf Lake beats the Minnesota average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
| What stands out | Leaf Lake | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.7% | 9.3% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 74.1% | 68.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.1% | 5.9% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 47% of U.S. communities.
0.9% of Leaf Lake is conserved land
1.8 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
99% of working residents leave Leaf Lake for work
Where Leaf Lake’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Leaf Lake
Township in Minnesota, United States
Leaf Lake Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 637 at the 2020 census.
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- Population
- 637
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,342 ft