ShetekMN
A town of 348.
348 people, and everyone knows the way
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Shetek. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Shetek
Most working residents leave Shetek for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Slayton (14%), Marshall (13%) and Tracy (7%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Shetek has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Shetek is
Shetek beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
| What stands out | Shetek | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.8% | 76.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.2% | 5.9% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
6.3% of Shetek is conserved land
3.7 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lake Shetek State Park | 1 mi | 96 |
| 2. Shetek Wildlife Management Area, East Unit | — | 411 |
| 3. Shetek Wildlife Management Area, West Unit | 0.2 mi | 202 |
100% of working residents leave Shetek for work
Where Shetek’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023