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A township of 2,203 people in Isanti County, Minnesota
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Conserved land1.1%225 of 19,967 acres
Trails0.8 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1102 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
925 ftElevation

Athens is an unincorporated community in Athens Township, Isanti County, Minnesota, United States. Main routes include Isanti CR 9 (269th Avenue NE), Isanti CR 56 (261st Avenue NE), and MN 65. Nearby places include Isanti, East Bethel, Stacy, and Athens Wildlife Management Area. The Cedar Creek Ecosystem Reserve, operated by the University of Minnesota, is also nearby.

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Health Grade B+

Healthier than 67% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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4worse than MN

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Cambridge Medical CenterCambridge · 9.5 mi · ER
North Metro ClinicCoon Rapids · 19.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
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