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Bear Park

A township of 172 people in Norman County, Minnesota
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Conserved land0.8%179 of 23,052 acres
Trails0.7 mi0 mi per sq mi
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About Bear Park

Township in Minnesota, United States
172Population
36.3 sq miArea
1,204 ftElevation

Bear Park Township is a township in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 209 at the 2000 census. Bear Park Township was organized in 1881.

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Most working residents leave Bear Park for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Mahnomen (14%), Fargo (9%) and Ada (7%). Half commute less than 24 miles.

Mahnomen
14%
Fargo, ND
9%
Ada
7%
Detroit Lakes
7%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Bear Park →

Health in Bear Park

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1better than MN·13worse

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

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Care nearby

Mahnomen Health CenterMahnomen · 12.9 mi · ER
Community Health Service Inc. MoorheadMoorhead · 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 56540, 56545, 56516 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bear Park →

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Bear Park has cold winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -2°.

20° / 2°Winter
51° / 30°Spring
78° / 55°Summer
53° / 34°Fall
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Nearest: Fertile LibraryFertile · 8.7 miles · 29 hrs a week

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