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A township of 1,546 people in Wright County, Minnesota
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Township in Minnesota, United States
1,362Population
17.3 sq miArea
991 ftElevation

Chatham Township is a township in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,162 at the 2000 census. Chatham Township was organized in 1868, and named for William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham.

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Most working residents leave Chatham for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Buffalo (21%), Minneapolis (6%) and Plymouth (4%). Half commute less than 24 miles.

Buffalo
21%
Minneapolis
6%
Plymouth
4%
Eden Prairie
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Chatham →

Health in Chatham

A−

Health Grade A−

Healthier than 75% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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1better than MN·1worse

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Centracare Health - MonticelloMonticello · 12.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
North Metro ClinicCoon Rapids · 33.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55313, 55358 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Chatham →

Natural hazards in Chatham

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 40% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Chatham →

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Chatham has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 40 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 8°Winter
54° / 34°Spring
80° / 59°Summer
56° / 37°Fall
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Nearest: Buffalo Public LibraryBuffalo · 4.1 miles · 46 hrs a week
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