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Alberta

A township of 829 people in Benton County, Minnesota
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About Alberta

Township in Minnesota, United States
829Population
36.2 sq miArea
1,224 ftElevation

Alberta Township is a township in Benton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 818 as of the 2010 census. Alberta Township was organized in 1868. It was named for an early settler named Albert.

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Most working residents leave Alberta for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are St. Cloud (28%), Foley (12%) and Sauk Rapids (5%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

St. Cloud
28%
Foley
12%
Sauk Rapids
5%
Sartell
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Alberta →

Health in Alberta

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2worse than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

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Centracare - St. Cloud HospitalSaint Cloud · 17.8 mi · ER
North Metro ClinicCoon Rapids · 54.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 56329 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Alberta →

Natural hazards in Alberta

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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Alberta has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

24° / 6°Winter
53° / 32°Spring
78° / 57°Summer
55° / 36°Fall
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Nearest: Foley Public LibraryFoley · 8.1 miles · 35 hrs a week

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Boundary source: https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Places_CouSub_ConCity_SubMCD/MapServer/15 · 2025-01-01