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A town of 628. Nearly 15.9% of it is conserved land.
Population
628
residents
Median home value
$433K
Census ACS
Household income
$112K
median
Median age
44.1
years
Jobs based here
31
A commuter town
What makes Scambler stand out
The thing Scambler does most differently from other towns.
Small town
628 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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The data
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Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Scambler
Most working residents leave Scambler for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Detroit Lakes (25%), Pelican Rapids (12%) and Perham (5%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Scambler2%
Detroit Lakes25%
Pelican Rapids12%
Perham5%
Fergus Falls4%
18 mi
median commute distance
31
jobs based in Scambler
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 28% of U.S. communities.
28risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Outdoors
15.9% of Scambler is conserved land
4.4 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves.
15.9%conserved
15.9%
conserved · 3,664 of 23,102 acres
4.4 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tweeton WPA | — | 272 |
| 2. Putnam WPA | 0.2 mi | 270 |
| 3. Northern Tallgrass Prairie NWR | — | 239 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Scambler has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -1°, and about 54 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
54″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter3–21°
Spring31–52°
Summer56–78°
Fall34–54°
Oct 3
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Scambler is
Scambler beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15.
32 measures vs. Minnesota
1 better16 too close to call15 worse
| What stands out | Scambler | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.9% | 76.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.7% | 8.9% |
Perham Health
25.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Scambler for work
Where Scambler’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
31jobs based in Scambler
2%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Scambler
Township in Minnesota, United States
Scambler Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 568 at the 2020 census. Scambler Township was organized in 1871, and named for Robert Scambler, an early settler.
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- Population
- 568
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,401 ft