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Blackhoof

A township of 1,039 people in Carlton County, Minnesota
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Conserved land3.6%831 of 23,193 acres
Trails8.8 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1800 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Blackhoof

Township in Minnesota, United States
985Population
36.4 sq miArea
1,112 ftElevation

Blackhoof Township is a township in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 985 as of the 2020 census. The township took its name from the Blackhoof River.

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Most working residents leave Blackhoof for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Duluth (26%), Cloquet (23%) and Carlton (6%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Duluth
26%
Cloquet
23%
Carlton
6%
Moose Lake
5%
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Health in Blackhoof

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 60% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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6worse than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Community Memorial HospitalCloquet · 13.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Lake Superior Community Health Center White Pine ClinicCarlton · 9.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55707, 55718, 55797 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Blackhoof →

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Blackhoof has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 1°, and about 71 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

24° / 5°Winter
52° / 28°Spring
77° / 53°Summer
54° / 34°Fall
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Nearest: Carlton Area Public LibraryCarlton · 9.1 miles · 20 hrs a week

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