PlatteMN
A town of 431.
431 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Platte. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Platte
Most working residents leave Platte for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Little Falls (14%), Pierz (13%) and St. Cloud (9%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Where working residents work
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Platte has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Platte is
Platte beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
| What stands out | Platte | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.6% | 8.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 7% | 5.4% |
| More smokers | 16.9% | 13.1% |
0.8% of Platte is conserved land
0.3 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wittiker Wildlife Management Area | — | 38 |
100% of working residents leave Platte for work
Where Platte’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Platte
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
Platte is an unincorporated community in Platte Township, Morrison County, Minnesota, United States, near Pierz. The community is located along 275th Avenue near its junction with Morrison County Road 48, 233rd Street. State Highway 25 (MN 25) is also in the immediate area. Wolf Creek and the Platte River meet at Platte.
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- Elevation
- 1,211 ft