Preston LakeMN
A town of 195.
195 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Preston Lake. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Preston Lake
Most working residents leave Preston Lake for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Hutchinson (15%), Buffalo Lake (12%) and Hector (7%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 23% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Preston Lake has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 50 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Preston Lake is
Preston Lake beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16.
| What stands out | Preston Lake | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.3% | 76.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.2% | 8.9% |
2.6% of Preston Lake is conserved land
0.8 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Schmalz Wildlife Management Area | — | 122 |
100% of working residents leave Preston Lake for work
Where Preston Lake’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Preston Lake
Township in Minnesota, United States
Preston Lake Township is a township in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 293 at the 2000 census. Preston Lake Township was organized in 1869.
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- Population
- 248
- Area
- 39 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,070 ft