Town guide
Leiding
A township of 399 people in St. Louis County, Minnesota
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Outdoors in Leiding
Parks & trails →Conserved land8.2%7,323 of 89,457 acres
Trails60 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves4named on the map
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
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Living in Leiding
Work & commute in Leiding
Full picture →Most working residents leave Leiding for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Camp 5 (14%), Cook (10%) and Virginia (8%). Half commute less than 29 miles.
Camp 5
14%Cook
10%Virginia
8%Greenwood
7%Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Leiding →
Health in Leiding
Compared with Minnesota
3better than MN·17worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.
Conditions
8▼ 4 close
Habits
3▼ 1 close
Care
3▲ 1▼ 3 close
Mind
2▼ 3 close
Everyday needs
3▼ 1 close
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Cook HospitalCook · 16.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Scenic Rivers Health ServicesCook · 16 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 55771 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Leiding →
Natural hazards in Leiding
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Leiding →
Climate in Leiding
Full climate →Leiding 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.
20° / -1°Winter
51° / 26°Spring
76° / 52°Summer
51° / 32°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Leiding →
Libraries near Leiding
See all →Nearest: Cook Public LibraryCook · 16 miles · 23 hrs a week
Where Leiding is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
Minnesota · MN · St. Louis CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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