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A town of 201. Nearly 21.1% of it is conserved land.
What makes Solem stand out
The thing Solem does most differently from other towns.
201 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
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Most working residents commute out of Solem
Most working residents leave Solem for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Alexandria (42%), Kensington (6%) and Brandon (6%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
Where working residents work
21.1% of Solem is conserved land
11 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Runestone County Park | 0.1 mi | 932 |
| 2. Hegg Lake Wildlife Management Area | 0.1 mi | 343 |
| 3. Kensington Wildlife Management Area | — | 98 |
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 26% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Solem has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 1°, and about 45 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Solem is
Solem beats the Minnesota average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
| What stands out | Solem | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.8% | 9.3% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.6% | 11.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.5% | 5.9% |
100% of working residents leave Solem for work
Where Solem’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Solem
Township in Minnesota, United States
Solem Township is a township in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 232 at the 2020 census. Solem Township was organized in 1870, and is said to be named after a place in Norway. The farm where the Kensington Runestone, of questionable authenticity, was said to have been found is now a local park in Solem Township.
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- Population
- 232
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,348 ft