RostMN
A town of 205.
205 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Rost. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Rost
Most working residents leave Rost for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Worthington (24%), Windom (12%) and Heron Lake (5%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Rost has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 49 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 Rost is
Rost beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Rost | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 7% | 5.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.4% | 5.9% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 3.8% | 3.1% |
99% of working residents leave Rost for work
Where Rost’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Rost
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
Rost' is an unincorporated community in Rost Township, Jackson County, Minnesota, United States.
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- Elevation
- 1,440 ft