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Lengby, Minnesota

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Population in 2022: 91 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +15.2%
 
Males: 53  (58.7%)
Females: 38  (41.3%)
Median resident age:

53.2 years
Minnesota median age:

39.0 years

Zip code: 56651

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,459 (it was $24,583 in 2000)
Lengby:

$56,459
MN:

$82,338

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,503 (it was $15,864 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $46,620 (it was $24,200 in 2000)
Lengby:

$46,620
MN:

$314,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $148,576; detached houses: $166,169; mobile homes: $21,240
March 2022 cost of living index in Lengby: 82.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 37.0%
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  • Races in Lengby, MN (2022)
    • 3780.4%White alone
    • 1021.7%Other race alone
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Ancestries: Norwegian (39.1%), American (30.4%), English (13.0%), Polish (8.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1380 feet

Land area: 0.24 square miles.

Population density: 382 people per square mile   (very low).

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5 residents are foreign born (6.3% North America).

This city:

6.3%
Minnesota:

5.3%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Lengby city:

1.3% ($310)
Minnesota:

1.1% ($1,297)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (70.9 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (209.6 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (553.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Ebro, MN (2.3 miles),
Fosston, MN (2.6 miles ),
Bagley, MN (3.3 miles ),
Rice Lake, MN (3.3 miles ),
Roy Lake, MN (3.7 miles),
The Ranch, MN (3.7 miles),
West Roy Lake, MN (3.8 miles),
McIntosh, MN (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 47.52 N, Longitude: 95.64 W

Area code: 218

Distribution of median household income in Lengby, MN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Lengby, MN in 2022

Lengby satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Minnesota:

2.6%

Average climate in Lengby, Minnesota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Lengby-area historical tornado activity is below Minnesota state average. It is 43% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/20/1957, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 52.7 miles away from the Lengby city center killed 10 people and injured 103 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 8/25/1960, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 16.2 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lengby-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 37% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 129.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 131.1 miles away from Lengby center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 291.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 132.9 miles away from Lengby center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 748.1 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 2/7/2020 at 18:30:28, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML) earthquake occurred 136.0 miles away from Lengby center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Polk County (28) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 21
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 24, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 7, Heavy Rains: 2, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Lengby:

  • FIRST CARE LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; FOSSTON, MN)
  • JOHNSON REST HOME (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; FOSSTON, MN)
  • SANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; BAGLEY, MN)
  • CLEARWATER CO NSG SERVICE (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; BAGLEY, MN)
  • PINE RIDGE RESIDENCE (Hospital, about 12 miles away; BAGLEY, MN)
  • MCINTOSH SENIOR LIVING (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MCINTOSH, MN)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - CLEARBROOK (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; CLEARBROOK, MN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lengby:

  • Bemidji State University (about 36 miles; Bemidji, MN; Full-time enrollment: 4,316)
  • Northland Community and Technical College (about 49 miles; Thief River Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,717)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 70 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 70 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 70 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • University of North Dakota (about 73 miles; Grand Forks, ND; FT enrollment: 12,858)
  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College (about 88 miles; Fergus Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 4,863)

Points of interest:

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Churches in Lengby include: Saint Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church (A), Lengby Lutheran Parish (B), Fridhem Lutheran Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Polk County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

1.9 people
Minnesota:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

54.5%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.5%
Whole state:

6.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Lengby:

Marital status in Lengby, MN
  • Never married: 18.3%
  • Now married: 43.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 21.2%
  • Divorced: 17.4%

For population 25 years and over in Lengby:

  • High school or higher: 96.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 31.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.2%
  • Unemployed: 14.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.6
Minnesota average:

10.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lengby, MN (based on Polk County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant9,58235
Catholic6,50013
Evangelical Protestant3,31139
Other2926
None11,915-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
This county:

2.28 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

1.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Polk County:

0.33 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
This county:

5.20 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
This county:

5.85 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

6.98 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.5%
Minnesota:

6.5%
Adult obesity rate:
Polk County:

27.6%
Minnesota:

25.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Polk County:

10.9%
Minnesota:

13.0%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$990
Other Government Administration 0$0 10$5,442
Totals for Government 0$0 11$6,432

Lengby government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $10,000 ($109.89)
    Financial Administration: $8,000 ($87.91)
    General - Other: $5,000 ($54.95)
    Regular Highways: $5,000 ($54.95)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($21.98)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $1,000 ($10.99)

Lengby government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $1,000 ($10.99)
    Other: $1,000 ($10.99)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $5,000 ($54.95)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $21,000 ($230.77)
    Other: $4,000 ($43.96)
  • Tax - Property: $21,000 ($230.77)
    Other License: $2,000 ($21.98)

Strongest AM radio stations in Lengby:

  • KKCQ (1480 AM; 5 kW; FOSSTON, MN; Owner: PINE TO PRAIRIE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KKBJ (1360 AM; 5 kW; BEMIDJI, MN; Owner: R.P. BROADCASTING)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KQWB (1660 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KBRF (1250 AM; 10 kW; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: RESULT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFGO (790 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNMT (650 AM; 10 kW; NASHWAUK, MN; Owner: MIDWEST RADIO NETWORK, L.L.C.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lengby:

  • KKEQ (107.1 FM; FOSSTON, MN; Owner: PINE TO PRAIRIE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKCQ-FM (96.7 FM; BAGLEY, MN; Owner: PINE TO PRAIRIE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNTN (102.7 FM; THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KRJM (101.5 FM; MAHNOMEN, MN; Owner: R & J BROADCASTING)

Lengby fatal accident list:

Jul 13, 2013 07:44 PM, Cr-4 390th Ave Se, Lat: 47.500917, Lon: -95.637522, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Mar 5, 1984 02:10 PM, 4, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 20ft / 6.1mTotal length
  • $297,000,000Total costs
  • 4,770Total average daily traffic
  • 445Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,820Total future (year 2029) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Lengby)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 3.2 Km N Of (Lat: 47.524111 Lon: -95.596139), Type: Tower, Structure height: 45 m, Overall height: 46 m, Call Sign: KNDS515,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.895 MHz, Grant Date: 04/17/2023, Expiration Date: 04/01/2033, Certifier: Mark Fontaine, Registrant: Stones Mobile Radio, 1550 47th Ave. S., Grand Forks, ND 58201, Phone: (701) 772-6691, Fax: (701) 772-7096, Email:

  • 2 Mi N (Lat: 47.524111 Lon: -95.596139), Call Sign: KUW884, Licensee ID: L00020181,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.325 MHz, Grant Date: 09/26/2002, Expiration Date: 11/24/2012, Cancellation Date: 10/01/2012, Registrant: Garden Valley Telephone Company, Erskine, MN 56535-0259


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Lengby, Se Corner Of The Se Quarter Section 9 T146, R40, Heier Township (Lat: 47.469861 Lon: -95.748750), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WQNB998,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, Grant Date: 09/24/2020, Expiration Date: 12/09/2030, Certifier: Thomas E Walsh, Registrant: Minnesota Department Of Transportation, 1500 West County Road B2 Ms730, Roseville, MN 55113, Phone: (651) 234-7961, Fax: (651) 234-7960, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • 2 Miles Ne Of Lengby (Lat: 47.524111 Lon: -95.593056), Call Sign: KGI280, Licensee ID: L00020181,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.780 MHz, 152.780 MHz, 152.600 MHz, Grant Date: 05/20/2008, Expiration Date: 07/01/2018, Cancellation Date: 08/20/2010, Registrant: Garden Valley Telephone Company, 201 Ross Avenue, Erskine, MN 56535


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KA0EPB, Licensee ID: L00203595, Grant Date: 03/12/2015, Expiration Date: 04/22/2025, Certifier: Charles A Redder, Registrant: Charles A Redder, 13083 Island Lake Rd W, Lengby, MN 56651

  • Call Sign: N0PWQ, Licensee ID: L00387512, Grant Date: 09/21/2011, Expiration Date: 11/05/2021, Cancellation Date: 11/07/2023, Certifier: Ron D Sanden, Registrant: Ron D Sanden, 13072 Island Lake Rd W, Lengby, MN 56651-2012


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lengby, MN
  • 56.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 26.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 8.7%Electricity
  • 4.3%Wood
  • 4.3%No fuel used


Lengby compared to Minnesota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
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