WatopaMN
A town of 273. Nearly 15.2% of it is conserved land.
What makes Watopa stand out
The thing Watopa does most differently from other towns.
273 people, and everyone knows the way
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Watopa’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Watopa. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Watopa
Most working residents leave Watopa for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Wabasha (22%), Rochester (21%) and Winona (10%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Watopa has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 40 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
15.2% of Watopa is conserved land
19 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest | 16.8 mi | 3,418 |
| 2. Whitewater Wildlife Management Area, Main Branch Unit | 1.4 mi | 1,510 |
| 3. Mc Carthy Lake Wildlife Management Area | — | 2,199 |
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.
How healthy Watopa is
Watopa beats the Minnesota average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| What stands out | Watopa | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.8% | 9.3% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| More adults with arthritis | 27.1% | 22.3% |
100% of working residents leave Watopa for work
Where Watopa’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Watopa
Township in Minnesota, United States
Watopa Township is a township in Wabasha County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 265 at the 2000 census.
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- Population
- 246
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 778 ft