Sandy TownshipMN
A town of 330. Nearly 49.2% of it is conserved land.
What makes Sandy Township stand out
The thing Sandy Township does most differently from other towns.
330 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
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Nearly a third of Sandy Township is conserved land
5.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Big Aspen Trail System | 3 mi | 341 |
| 2. Superior National Forest | 1.2 mi | 6,163 |
Most working residents commute out of Sandy Township
Most working residents leave Sandy Township for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Virginia (24%), Mountain Iron (10%) and Cook (9%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
Where working residents work
Older than Minnesota overall, and fewer college graduates
People 65 and older are 28% of residents (17% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 14% of residents (22% statewide). 23% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 39% across Minnesota.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
| Sandy Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.7% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.5% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.8% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.8% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.6% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.2% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18.8% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 15.8% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.8% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.5% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25.4% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.8% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 25% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 15.6% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.8% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Sandy Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to -4°, and about 69 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 36% of U.S. communities.
How healthy Sandy Township is
Sandy Township beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17.
| What stands out | Sandy Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.6% | 76.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.9% | 5.4% |
100% of working residents leave Sandy Township for work
Where Sandy Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Sandy Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Sandy Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 338 at the 2020 census. Saint Louis County Road 68, Rice River Road, and Hill Road are three of the main routes in the township. County 68 and Hill Road both run east–west through the township. Rice River Road runs north–south through the south–central portion of the township. Hulm Road passes through the northwest part of the township. Sandy Township is located within the unincorporated area of Britt.
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- Population
- 338
- Area
- 34 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,496 ft