White EarthMN
A town of 770. Public schools that outperform most of Minnesota.
What makes White Earth stand out
The thing White Earth does most differently from other towns.
770 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in White Earth. Another town gets a different order.
White Earth’s public schools outperform 18% of Minnesota districts
The public schools White Earth’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 82% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle of Life Academy | K–12 | 115 | Not graded |
Most working residents commute out of White Earth
Most working residents leave White Earth for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Detroit Lakes (27%), Mahnomen (12%) and Callaway (8%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
White Earth 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
9.9% of White Earth is conserved land
5.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Teiken-dalve Wildlife Management Area | — | 73 |
| 2. White Earth Wildlife Management Area | — | 43 |
| 3. Spring Creek Wildlife Management Area | — | 3 |
How healthy White Earth is
White Earth beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 24.
| What stands out | White Earth | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.5% | 76.1% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 24% | 11.4% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.
95% of working residents leave White Earth for work
Where White Earth’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023