LaporteMN
A town of 148, settled in 1901.
Is Laporte a good place to live?
Laporte has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Laporte stand out
Where Laporte beats most towns.
148 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Laporte: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Laporte, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Laporte.
Compared with most of Minnesota and the rest of the country, the median age in Laporte is higher
31% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 39% across Minnesota. Laporte has grown 7.2% since 2020, to 148 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. People 65 and older are 45% of residents (17% statewide); children under 18 are 1% of residents (23% statewide).
| Laporte | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63.3 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 31% | 33% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
| Laporte | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 0% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 1.4% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15.5% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 2.8% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8.5% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 26.8% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 35.2% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.9% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.6% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 25.7% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.3% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 31.4% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 0% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
The schools Laporte’s kids attend
The Laporte Public School District runs its public schools. Of its 3 schools, two are listed below, each with the reason. 3 public schools serve Laporte, with 332 students in all.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laporte ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 146 | C− |
| Laporte SecondaryLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 106 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts
Laporte stands out in Minnesota and nationally, with more of its residents who live below the poverty line
Among working residents in Laporte, 3.2% work locally. This Minnesota town had 138 jobs in 2023, up 34 from 2013. The top destinations are Bemidji (19%), Walker (11%) and Park Rapids (10%). Its typical journey to work stands at 22 minutes, against 23 minutes in Minnesota’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns.
| Laporte | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 35% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.2% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Low risk in Laporte, with inland flooding at the top
Expected losses in Laporte break down as 70% from inland flooding and 11% from cold waves. Compared with 61% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage locally is lower.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
How healthy Laporte is
Three quarters of adults had a checkup this year in Laporte. Of 32 CDC measures, Laporte beats the Minnesota average on 1 and trails it on 1. Two figures for adults locally: 19% binge drink, 30% have high blood pressure.
| Laporte | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 75% | 79% |
| What stands out | Laporte | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 74.1% | 68.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.2% | 8.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Homes in Laporte are worth about $305K, by Zillow’s estimate
The share of households in Laporte who are owner-occupiers: 94%.
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Fireman Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Laporte
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Laporte
About 0 of every 100 Laporte residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
Every workday, about 136 people come to Laporte for work
Where Laporte’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Laporte
City in Minnesota, United States
Laporte ( lə-PORT) is a city in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 134 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,352 ft
- ZIP code
- 56461
- Area code
- 218
Questions about Laporte
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Laporte, MN a good place to live?
Laporte has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.