MayMN
A town of 938. Healthier than 89% of U.S. towns.
What makes May stand out
The 2 things May does most differently from other towns.
938 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
May’s report card
Now in May
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in May. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 89% of U.S. towns
May beats the Minnesota average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
| What stands out | May | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer lonely adults | 27.2% | 31.2% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 78.9% | 76.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 6.8% | 5.4% |
Most working residents commute out of May
Most working residents leave May for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Brainerd (13%), Baxter (10%) and Staples (6%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Where working residents work
6.5% of May is conserved land
7.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pillsbury State Forest | — | 52 |
| 2. Meadow Brook Wildlife Management Area | — | 9 |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
May has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 1°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.
98% of working residents leave May for work
Where May’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023