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Amador

A township of 842 people in Chisago County, Minnesota
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Conserved land18%3,430 of 19,411 acres
Trails28 mi0.9 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map

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About Amador

Township in Minnesota, United States
842Population
30.6 sq miArea
1,007 ftElevation

Amador Township is a township in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 885 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated community of Almelund is located within the township.

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Most working residents leave Amador for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are North Branch (5%), Forest Lake (5%) and St. Paul (5%). Half commute less than 33 miles.

North Branch
5%
Forest Lake
5%
St. Paul
5%
Chisago City
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Amador →

Health in Amador

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1worse than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

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St. Croix Regional Medical CenterSaint Croix Falls · 9.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Northlakes--Turtle LakeTurtle Lake · 30.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55084, 55056, 55012 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Amador →

Natural hazards in Amador

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 42% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
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Amador has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 8°Winter
55° / 33°Spring
80° / 58°Summer
56° / 37°Fall
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Nearest: Taylors Falls Public LibraryTaylors Falls · 9.1 miles
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