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About Slayton
City in Minnesota, United StatesSlayton is a city in and the county seat of Murray County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,013 at the 2020 census.
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Safety in Slayton
Safety Grade A-
Slayton reports less crime per resident than 81% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Work & commute in Slayton
Full picture →About one in 3 of Slayton’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Worthington (6%), Marshall (6%) and Fulda (4%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
Health in Slayton
Health Grade B
Healthier than 59% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 83% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Minnesota
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Slayton
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Slayton
Full climate →Slayton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Slayton
All Slayton schools →School Grade A+
The public schools Slayton’s kids attend outperform 97% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MN. Ratings are from neighbors.
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