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Belle River

A township of 341 people in Douglas County, Minnesota
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Township in Minnesota, United States
341Population
36 sq miArea
1,352 ftElevation

Belle River Township is a township in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 341 at the 2020 census. Belle River Township was organized in 1870. Belle is derived from the French meaning "beautiful".

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Most working residents leave Belle River for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Alexandria (41%), Glenwood (5%) and Carlos (3%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Alexandria
41%
Glenwood
5%
Carlos
3%
La Grand
3%
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Alomere HealthAlexandria · 9.9 mi · ER
Community Health Service Inc. - WillmarWillmar · 58.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56319, 56355, 56360 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Belle River →

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Belle River has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 0°, and about 54 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

22° / 4°Winter
52° / 31°Spring
78° / 56°Summer
54° / 35°Fall
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Nearest: Douglas County LibraryAlexandria · 9.6 miles · 50 hrs a week

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