Shell RockMN
A town of 282.
282 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Shell Rock. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Shell Rock
Most working residents leave Shell Rock for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Albert Lea (34%), Austin (16%) and Rochester (7%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Shell Rock has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 40 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Shell Rock is
Shell Rock beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| What stands out | Shell Rock | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80% | 76.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.7% | 5.9% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
2.2% of Shell Rock is conserved land
0.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Panicum Prairie Wildlife Management Area, Shell Rock Unit | — | 192 |
| 2. Shell Rock River Wildlife Management Area | — | 49 |
| 3. Sidney Swensrud Wildlife Area | — | 1 |
100% of working residents leave Shell Rock for work
Where Shell Rock’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Shell Rock
Township in Minnesota, United States
Shell Rock Township is a township in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 430 at the 2000 census. Shell Rock Township was organized in 1857, and named after the Shell Rock River.
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- Population
- 389
- Area
- 34 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,280 ft