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A town of 1,455. A regional job hub with 915 jobs.
Population
1,455
+9.7% since 2010
Median home value
$325K
Census ACS
Household income
$75K
median
Median age
54.3
years
Jobs based here
915
A job hub
What makes Shingobee stand out
The 2 things Shingobee does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,455 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Turtle LakeHiramAkeleyLeech LakeSteamboat RiverShingobee
Shingobee’s report card
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The data
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Work & commute
About one in six working residents works right in Shingobee
Most working residents leave Shingobee for work: only 17% work in town. The top destinations are Walker (22%), Bemidji (7%) and Cass Lake (7%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
17%work in town
Where working residents work
In Shingobee17%
Walker22%
Bemidji7%
Cass Lake7%
Pike Bay5%
16 mi
median commute distance
915
jobs based in Shingobee
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Outdoors
Nearly a third of Shingobee is conserved land
57 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves.
38.3%conserved
38.3%
conserved · 17,123 of 44,737 acres
57 mi
of trails · 0.8 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Chippewa National Forest | 24.3 mi | 17,215 |
| 2. County 50 Hunter Walking Trails | 7.1 mi | 927 |
| 3. Shingobee Recreation Area | 6.1 mi | 522 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 10% of U.S. communities.
10risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 1999
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Shingobee has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -1°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
48″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter3–22°
Spring29–51°
Summer55–77°
Fall34–52°
Oct 7
typical first frost
May 4
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
Healthier than 47% of U.S. towns
Shingobee beats the Minnesota average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
B−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Minnesota
4 better16 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Shingobee | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer lonely adults | 26.6% | 31.2% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.1% | 76.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.6% | 5.9% |
Cass Lake Indian Health Services Hospital
21.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
16th
percentile among MN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A job hub
Every workday, about 824 people come to Shingobee for work
Where Shingobee’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
915jobs based in Shingobee
17%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Shingobee
Township in Minnesota, United States
Shingobee Township is a township in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,661 as of the 2020 census. This township took its name from the Shingobee River.
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- Population
- 1,661
- Area
- 72 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,414 ft