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2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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A town of 402.
Population
402
residents
Median home value
$213K
Census ACS
Household income
$68K
median
Median age
56.3
years
Jobs based here
24
A commuter town
Small town
402 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Portage TownshipBeatty TownshipCamp 5 TownshipLeiding Township
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Upcoming events
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The data
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Who lives here
Older than Minnesota overall, and fewer college graduates
People 65 and older are 33% of residents (17% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 10% of residents (22% statewide). 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 39% across Minnesota.
56.3median age · MN 38.8
Leiding TownshipMinnesotaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
20%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school36%
Some college17%
Associate’s15%
Bachelor’s17%
Graduate10%
| Leiding Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 3.5% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.4% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.2% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 4.5% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 6.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.9% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 19.9% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 20.4% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 12.4% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.8% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 36.1% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.6% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 15% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.3% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.2% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several pointsBy the numbers →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Leiding Township
Most working residents leave Leiding Township for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Camp 5 Township (14%), Cook (10%) and Virginia (8%). Half commute less than 29 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Leiding Township2%
Camp 5 Township14%
Cook10%
Virginia8%
Greenwood Township7%
29 mi
median commute distance
24
jobs based in Leiding Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Leiding Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to -5°, and about 61 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
61″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter-1–20°
Spring26–51°
Summer52–76°
Fall32–51°
Sep 15
typical first frost
Jun 2
typical last frost
+2.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Leiding Township is
Leiding Township beats the Minnesota average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17.
32 measures vs. Minnesota
3 better12 too close to call17 worse
| What stands out | Leiding Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.1% | 76.1% |
| More adults getting a yearly checkup | 78.3% | 74.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.4% | 5.9% |
Cook Hospital
16.1 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Outdoors
8.2% of Leiding Township is conserved land
60 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
8.2%conserved
8.2%
conserved · 7,323 of 89,457 acres
60 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kabetogama State Forest | 18.2 mi | 30,658 |
| 2. Superior National Forest | 11 mi | 7,140 |
| 3. Big Island SNA | — | 228 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.
43risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Leiding Township for work
Where Leiding Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
24jobs based in Leiding Township
2%of working residents work in town
29 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
2 places in Leiding Township on the National Register of Historic Places.
More about Leiding Township
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