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MarcellMN
A town of 383. Nearly 54.8% of it is conserved land.
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Population
383
residents
Typical home
$272K
−1.1% in a year
Household income
$66K
median
Median age
61.7
years
Jobs based here
80
A commuter town
What makes Marcell stand out
The 2 things Marcell does most differently from other towns.
Small town
383 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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The data
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Outdoors
Nearly a third of Marcell is conserved land
7.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
54.8%conserved
54.8%
conserved · 19,936 of 36,397 acres
7.5 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Chippewa National Forest | 4.8 mi | 16,844 |
| 2. Bowstring State Forest | — | 57 |
| 3. Marcell Park & Playground | — | 16 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Marcell
Most working residents leave Marcell for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Grand Rapids (13%), Bigfork (8%) and Deer River (5%). Half commute less than 44 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Marcell2%
Grand Rapids13%
Bigfork8%
Deer River5%
Duluth4%
44 mi
median commute distance
80
jobs based in Marcell
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing
A typical Marcell home is worth about $272K
The typical Marcell home is worth about $272,000, down 1.1% in a year, 23% below the Minnesota typical home.
$272KZillow home value
Typical home value
Marcell$272K
Minnesota$351K
−1.1%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Marcell has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to -3°, and about 64 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
64″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter1–21°
Spring27–51°
Summer53–76°
Fall33–51°
Oct 2
typical first frost
May 14
typical last frost
+2.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Marcell is
Marcell beats the Minnesota average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
32 measures vs. Minnesota
5 better13 too close to call14 worse
| What stands out | Marcell | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13% | 17.8% |
| Fewer lonely adults | 26.5% | 31.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 12.6% | 5.9% |
Bigfork Valley Hospital
12.1 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 →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
56risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Get outside
8 miles of trails in Marcell
54.8% of the town is conserved land, across 3 parks and preserves.
2
Bowstring State Forest57 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
About Marcell
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
Marcell is an unincorporated community in Marcell Township, Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. Minnesota State Highways 38 and 286 are two of the main routes in the community. Marcell is located 28 miles north of Grand Rapids. The community is located within the Chippewa National Forest. Nearby places include Bigfork, Talmoon, Bowstring, Deer River, and Effie. Despite its unincorporated status, Marcell appears on most more detailed maps of Minnesota due to the presence of several locally important businesses and the lack of larger communities in the surrounding area. In addition, it has its own post office with the ZIP code 56657.
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- Elevation
- 1,391 ft
- ZIP code
- 56657