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Croke

A township of 73 people in Traverse County, Minnesota
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Conserved land0.8%193 of 22,754 acres
Trails2.9 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Croke

Township in Minnesota, United States
73Population
35.9 sq miArea
1,040 ftElevation

Croke Township is a township in Traverse County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 84 in the 2000 census.

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1better than MN·14worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

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Essentia Health Holy Trinity HospitalGraceville · 10.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. - WillmarWillmar · 78.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56236, 56296 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Croke →

Natural hazards in Croke

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Croke →

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Croke has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

24° / 6°Winter
54° / 32°Spring
80° / 58°Summer
57° / 36°Fall
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Nearest: Wheaton Community LibraryWheaton · 6.6 miles · 39 hrs a week

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