SummitMN
A town of 458.
458 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Summit’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Summit. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Summit
Most working residents leave Summit for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Owatonna (30%), Blooming Prairie (10%) and Rochester (9%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Summit has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Summit is
Summit beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
| What stands out | Summit | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.4% | 8.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.1% | 5.9% |
9.3% of Summit is conserved land
2.1 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
99% of working residents leave Summit for work
Where Summit’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Summit
Township in Minnesota, United States
Summit Township is a township in Steele County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 515 at the 2000 census. Summit Township was organized in 1858, and named for a relatively high point of elevation atop a drainage divide.
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- Population
- 433
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,181 ft