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Brandt

A township of 45 people in Polk County, Minnesota

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Conserved land3.3%766 of 22,895 acres

Trails3.9 mi0.1 mi per sq mi

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1Pembina Wildlife Management Area0.6 mi of trails · 794 acres

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About Brandt

Township in Minnesota, United States

45Population

36 sq miArea

938 ftElevation

Brandt Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 45 according to the 2022 Decennial census. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Health in Brandt

Compared with Minnesota

1better than MN·5worse

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

Conditions 5▼ 7 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

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What stands out

79.7%More adults treating high blood pressureMN 76.1% · better 6.9%More adults with COPDMN 5.4% · worse

Care nearby

North Valley Health CenterWarren · 12.8 mi · ER · rural critical access

Spectra Health Dental ClinicGrand Forks · 23.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56762, 56722 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Brandt →

Natural hazards in Brandt

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 88% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🧊 Hail

0Does Brandt flood?no paid flood claims on record 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Brandt MapBrandt vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Brandt

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Brandt has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -3°, and about 50 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

19° / 1°Winter

51° / 29°Spring

79° / 55°Summer

53° / 33°Fall

How much snow does Brandt get?About 50 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Sep 27, with the last in spring around May 11.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Brandt

Nearest: Warren: Godel Memorial LibraryWarren · 13.1 miles · 35 hrs a week

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