SagoMN
A town of 277. Nearly 17.8% of it is conserved land.
What makes Sago stand out
The thing Sago does most differently from other towns.
277 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Sago. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Sago
Most working residents leave Sago for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Grand Rapids (35%), Duluth (7%) and Harris (5%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Where working residents work
17.8% of Sago is conserved land
3.8 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Swan River Deer Yard Wildlife Management Area | — | 943 |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Sago has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -1°, and about 60 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Sago is
Sago beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Sago | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.5% | 8.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8% | 5.9% |
| More adults with diabetes | 13% | 10.1% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.
99% of working residents leave Sago for work
Where Sago’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Sago
Township in Minnesota, United States
Sago Township is a township in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 178 at the 2020 census. Sago Township was so named from the fact sago pudding was being served when commissioners were deciding on a suitable name.
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- Population
- 178
- Area
- 34 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,263 ft