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Brighton
A township of 129 people in Nicollet County, Minnesota
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About Brighton
Township in Minnesota, United States129Population
19.1 sq miArea
1,020 ftElevation
Brighton Township is a township in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 169 at the 2000 census. Brighton Township was organized in 1877, and named after Brighton, Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
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Health in Brighton
Compared with Minnesota
5worse than MN
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
New Ulm Medical CenterNew Ulm · 7.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Open Door Health CenterMankato · 21.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56073, 56074 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Brighton →
Natural hazards in Brighton
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Brighton →
Libraries near Brighton
See all →Nearest: New Ulm Public LibraryNew Ulm · 6.8 miles · 55 hrs a week
Where Brighton is
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