MarshanMN
A town of 1,381. Healthier than 77% of U.S. towns.
What makes Marshan stand out
The thing Marshan does most differently from other towns.
1,381 people, and everyone knows the way
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Marshan’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Marshan. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Marshan beats the Minnesota average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Marshan | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.5% | 9.3% |
| More adults with arthritis | 24.8% | 22.3% |
Most working residents commute out of Marshan
Most working residents leave Marshan for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Hastings (21%), St. Paul (10%) and Minneapolis (5%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Marshan has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 44% of U.S. communities.
3.2% of Marshan is conserved land
7.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hastings Sand Coulee Scientific and Natural Area | 2.1 mi | 243 |
| 2. Chimney Rock Scenic and Natural Area | 0.1 mi | 71 |
| 3. Hastings Wildlife Management Area | 0.2 mi | 40 |
99% of working residents leave Marshan for work
Where Marshan’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Marshan
Township in Minnesota, United States
Marshan Township is a township in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,153 at the 2020 census.
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- Population
- 1,153
- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 823 ft