RockMN
A town of 168.
168 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Rock. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Rock
Most working residents leave Rock for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Pipestone (34%), Marshall (7%) and Ruthton (5%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Rock has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Rock is
Rock beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
| What stands out | Rock | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 78.9% | 76.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.2% | 5.4% |
3.4% of Rock is conserved land
1.5 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Terrace Wildlife Management Area | 0.2 mi | 316 |
| 2. Woodstock Wildlife Management Area, East Unit | — | 207 |
| 3. Gromer's Draw Wildlife Management Area | — | 85 |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
99% of working residents leave Rock for work
Where Rock’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Rock
Township in Minnesota, United States
Rock Township is a township in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 184 at the 2000 census. Rock Township was organized in 1879, and named for the Rock River.
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- Population
- 164
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,791 ft