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Altona
A township of 126 people in Pipestone County, Minnesota
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About Altona
Township in Minnesota, United States126Population
43.1 sq miArea
1,683 ftElevation
Altona Township is a township in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 192 at the 2000 census. Altona Township was organized in 1880, and named after Altoona, Pennsylvania.
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Health in Altona
Compared with Minnesota
12worse than MN
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.
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Care nearby
Pipestone County Medical CenterPipestone · 11.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Access Health - BrookingsBrookings · 21.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56164, 57026 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Altona →
Natural hazards in Altona
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail🌵 Drought
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Libraries near Altona
See all →Nearest: Elkton School/Community LibraryElkton · 7.5 miles · 20 hrs a week
Where Altona is
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