SlaterMN
A town of 186. Nearly 52.6% of it is conserved land.
What makes Slater stand out
The 2 things Slater does most differently from other towns.
186 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Slater. Another town gets a different order.
Nearly a third of Slater is conserved land
18 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Chippewa National Forest | 12.7 mi | 11,195 |
Slater’s public schools outperform 12% of Minnesota districts
The public schools Slater’s kids attend trail 88% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sand | 7–12 | 10 | Not graded |
Most working residents commute out of Slater
Most working residents leave Slater for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Remer (11%), Grand Rapids (10%) and Remer (5%). Half commute less than 31 miles.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Slater has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -2°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Slater is
Slater beats the Minnesota average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15.
| What stands out | Slater | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer lonely adults | 26.1% | 31.2% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.8% | 76.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.8% | 5.9% |
99% of working residents leave Slater for work
Where Slater’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Slater
Township in Minnesota, United States
Slater Township is a township in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 201 as of the 2020 census. Slater Township was named for David H. Slater, a farmer who settled there.
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- Population
- 201
- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,371 ft