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Bear Creek
A township of 112 people in Clearwater County, Minnesota
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Outdoors in Bear Creek
Parks & trails →Conserved land6.6%1,341 of 20,412 acres
Trails10 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
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About Bear Creek
Township in Minnesota, United States112Population
32 sq miArea
1,490 ftElevation
Bear Creek Township is a township in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 112 at the 2020 census. This township took its name from Bear Creek.
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Health in Bear Creek
Compared with Minnesota
1better than MN·14worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Sanford Bagley Medical CenterBagley · 12.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Scenic Rivers Health ServicesNorthome · 56.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 56676 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bear Creek →
Natural hazards in Bear Creek
Low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 20% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Bear Creek →
Libraries near Bear Creek
See all →Nearest: Bagley LibraryBagley · 12.9 miles · 31 hrs a week
Where Bear Creek is
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Around town
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