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A township of 1,597 people in Kanabec County, Minnesota
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Conserved land1.7%322 of 19,234 acres
Trails3.4 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1202 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Arthur

Township in Minnesota, United States
1,771Population
31.3 sq miArea
961 ftElevation

Arthur Township is a township in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,905 at the 2000 census. Arthur Township was organized in 1883, and named for Chester A. Arthur, 21st President of the United States.

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Most working residents leave Arthur for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Mora (24%), Cambridge (8%) and Braham (3%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Mora
24%
Cambridge
8%
Braham
3%
North Branch
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Arthur →

Health in Arthur

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 38% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

1better than MN·13worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Welia HealthMora · 1.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
North Metro ClinicCoon Rapids · 49.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55051, 56358 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Arthur →

Natural hazards in Arthur

60
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Arthur →

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Arthur has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 52 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 6°Winter
54° / 32°Spring
79° / 56°Summer
56° / 36°Fall
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Nearest: Mora Public LibraryMora · 1.5 miles · 52 hrs a week

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