Wing RiverMN
A town of 419.
419 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wing River. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Wing River
Most working residents leave Wing River for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Wadena (19%), Staples (15%) and New York Mills (5%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Wing River has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 0°, and about 51 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Wing River is
Wing River beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
| What stands out | Wing River | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.2% | 76.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.8% | 5.4% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 44% of U.S. communities.
1% of Wing River is conserved land
3.3 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lyons State Forest | — | 7 |
100% of working residents leave Wing River for work
Where Wing River’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Wing River
Township in Minnesota, United States
Wing River Township is a township in Wadena County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 422. The township is named for the Wing River, which converges with the Leaf River within its boundaries.
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- Population
- 422
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,302 ft