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Arago

A township of 606 people in Hubbard County, Minnesota
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Conserved land2.2%490 of 22,524 acres
Trails7.3 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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About Arago

Township in Minnesota, United States
606Population
35.4 sq miArea
1,470 ftElevation

Arago Township is a township in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 606 at the 2020 census. Arago Township was named for François Arago, a French scientist.

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Most working residents leave Arago for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Park Rapids (30%), Bemidji (12%) and Detroit Lakes (4%). Half commute less than 29 miles.

Park Rapids
30%
Bemidji
12%
Detroit Lakes
4%
Fargo, ND
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Arago →

Health in Arago

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3better than MN·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

St. Josephs Area Health ServicesPark Rapids · 7.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Scenic Rivers Health ServicesNorthome · 70.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 56470 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Arago →

Natural hazards in Arago

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.

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Arago has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -2°, and about 52 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

21° / 2°Winter
51° / 29°Spring
77° / 55°Summer
53° / 33°Fall
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Nearest: Park Rapids Public LibraryPark Rapids · 6.7 miles · 41 hrs a week
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