Saint Peter, Minnesota
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Located in the Minnesota community of Saint Peter, Leo A. Hoffman Center is a critical healthcare facility that serves a significant population base. The communities reachable within a 30-minute drive demonstrate the geographic and demographic scope of this location's influence. By examining these nearby incorporated places, we can better understand the role Leo A. Hoffman Center plays in the region.
Population catchment
The 30-minute driving radius around Leo A. Hoffman Center encompasses a combined population of approximately 90,298 residents across 16 incorporated communities. Mankato leads as the most populous nearby community with 44,488 residents, representing roughly 49% of the total catchment population. Rounding out the top three are North Mankato with 14,275 residents and St. Peter with 12,066, providing further evidence of the population concentration near Leo A. Hoffman Center. Together, the top three communities account for a substantial share of the overall population base, underscoring the concentrated nature of the area's demographics.
Regional dependence
The relationship between the smaller towns and the larger communities near Leo A. Hoffman Center reflects a pattern of regional dependence typical in Minnesota. Of the 16 nearby communities, 13 have populations below 5,000, indicating that these residents likely rely on Mankato and similar centers for goods and services. This dynamic reinforces the importance of Leo A. Hoffman Center as a regional destination.
Geographic interpretation
From a geographic perspective, the area surrounding Leo A. Hoffman Center can be characterized as urban. Several communities in the catchment surpass 10,000 people, pointing to a well-developed urban or suburban area with established infrastructure. The presence of Mankato as the dominant population center creates a concentrated pattern, with progressively smaller communities extending outward. The median community population in this catchment is 1,195, indicating that most communities are substantially smaller than the dominant center. Understanding this settlement structure helps contextualize the role of Leo A. Hoffman Center within the broader regional framework.
Identifiers: city · CDP
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mankato (city), MN | 44,488 |
| 2 | North Mankato (city), MN | 14,275 |
| 3 | St. Peter (city), MN | 12,066 |
| 4 | Le Sueur (city), MN | 4,213 |
| 5 | Eagle Lake (city), MN | 3,278 |
| 6 | Lake Crystal (city), MN | 2,539 |
| 7 | Le Center (city), MN | 2,517 |
| 8 | Madison Lake (city), MN | 1,247 |
| 9 | Nicollet (city), MN | 1,143 |
| 10 | Henderson (city), MN | 960 |
| 11 | St. Clair (city), MN | 750 |
| 12 | Cleveland (city), MN | 747 |
| 13 | Courtland (city), MN | 734 |
| 14 | Kasota (city), MN | 714 |
| 15 | Garden City (CDP), MN | 339 |
| 16 | Skyline (city), MN | 288 |
Overview
Located in the Minnesota community of Saint Peter, Saint Peter Regional Treatment Center is a critical healthcare facility that serves a significant population base. The communities reachable within a 30-minute drive demonstrate the geographic and demographic scope of this location's influence. By examining these nearby incorporated places, we can better understand the role Saint Peter Regional Treatment Center plays in the region.
Population catchment
The 30-minute driving radius around Saint Peter Regional Treatment Center encompasses a combined population of approximately 92,719 residents across 17 incorporated communities. Mankato leads as the most populous nearby community with 44,488 residents, representing roughly 48% of the total catchment population. Rounding out the top three are North Mankato with 14,275 residents and St. Peter with 12,066, providing further evidence of the population concentration near Saint Peter Regional Treatment Center. Together, the top three communities account for a substantial share of the overall population base, underscoring the concentrated nature of the area's demographics.
Regional dependence
The relationship between the smaller towns and the larger communities near Saint Peter Regional Treatment Center reflects a pattern of regional dependence typical in Minnesota. Of the 17 nearby communities, 14 have populations below 5,000, indicating that these residents likely rely on Mankato and similar centers for goods and services. This dynamic reinforces the importance of Saint Peter Regional Treatment Center as a regional destination.
Geographic interpretation
From a geographic perspective, the area surrounding Saint Peter Regional Treatment Center can be characterized as urban. Several communities in the catchment surpass 10,000 people, pointing to a well-developed urban or suburban area with established infrastructure. The presence of Mankato as the dominant population center creates a concentrated pattern, with progressively smaller communities extending outward. The median community population in this catchment is 1,247, indicating that most communities are substantially smaller than the dominant center. Understanding this settlement structure helps contextualize the role of Saint Peter Regional Treatment Center within the broader regional framework.
Identifiers: city · CDP
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mankato (city), MN | 44,488 |
| 2 | North Mankato (city), MN | 14,275 |
| 3 | St. Peter (city), MN | 12,066 |
| 4 | Le Sueur (city), MN | 4,213 |
| 5 | Eagle Lake (city), MN | 3,278 |
| 6 | Lake Crystal (city), MN | 2,539 |
| 7 | Le Center (city), MN | 2,517 |
| 8 | Janesville (city), MN | 2,421 |
| 9 | Madison Lake (city), MN | 1,247 |
| 10 | Nicollet (city), MN | 1,143 |
| 11 | Henderson (city), MN | 960 |
| 12 | St. Clair (city), MN | 750 |
| 13 | Cleveland (city), MN | 747 |
| 14 | Courtland (city), MN | 734 |
| 15 | Kasota (city), MN | 714 |
| 16 | Garden City (CDP), MN | 339 |
| 17 | Skyline (city), MN | 288 |