Leaf MountainMN
A town of 340. Nearly 19.6% of it is conserved land.
What makes Leaf Mountain stand out
The thing Leaf Mountain does most differently from other towns.
340 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Leaf Mountain’s report card
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The data
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Most working residents commute out of Leaf Mountain
Most working residents leave Leaf Mountain for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Fergus Falls (24%), Alexandria (12%) and Battle Lake (8%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 22% of U.S. communities.
19.6% of Leaf Mountain is conserved land
1.8 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Stich WPA | 0.6 mi | 146 |
| 2. Inspiration Peak State Wayside | 0.2 mi | 119 |
| 3. Tuel WPA | — | 118 |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Leaf Mountain has cold winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 1°.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Leaf Mountain is
Leaf Mountain beats the Minnesota average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| What stands out | Leaf Mountain | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.5% | 9.3% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.8% | 5.9% |
99% of working residents leave Leaf Mountain for work
Where Leaf Mountain’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Leaf Mountain
Township in Minnesota, United States
Leaf Mountain Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 322 at the 2020 census. Leaf Mountain Township was organized in 1874.
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- Population
- 322
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,424 ft