Perry LakeMN
A town of 281.
281 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Perry Lake. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Perry Lake
Most working residents leave Perry Lake for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Crosslake (11%), Emily (11%) and Aitkin (9%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Perry Lake has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 0°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.
How healthy Perry Lake is
Perry Lake beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
| What stands out | Perry Lake | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.8% | 76.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.2% | 5.9% |
2.1% of Perry Lake is conserved land
6.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lower Dean Wildlife Management Area | 0.3 mi | 243 |
| 2. Crow Wing State Forest | — | 1 |
99% of working residents leave Perry Lake for work
Where Perry Lake’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Perry Lake
Township in Minnesota, United States
Perry Lake Township is a township located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 286 at the 2020 census. This township took its name from Perry Lake.
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- Population
- 286
- Area
- 33 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,257 ft