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Colvin

A township of 289 people in St. Louis County, Minnesota
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About Colvin

Township in Minnesota, United States
289Population
35.9 sq miArea
1,447 ftElevation

Colvin Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 289 at the 2020 census. Vermilion Trail (County 4) serves as a main route in the township. The unincorporated community of Markham is located within Colvin Township.

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Most working residents leave Colvin for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Virginia (16%), Mountain Iron (14%) and Duluth (13%). Half commute less than 29 miles.

Virginia
16%
Mountain Iron
14%
Duluth
13%
Hibbing
8%
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical CenterAurora · 12.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Scenic Rivers Health ServicesEveleth · 16.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55763, 55705 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Colvin →

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Colvin has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to -4°, and about 70 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

21° / 0°Winter
50° / 25°Spring
76° / 50°Summer
51° / 31°Fall
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Nearest: Aurora Public LibraryAurora · 13.7 miles · 37 hrs a week
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