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Darnen

A township of 350 people in Stevens County, Minnesota

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Map of Darnen: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk

Conserved land6.6%1,395 of 21,090 acres

Trails3.1 mi0.1 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves3named on the map

1Muddy Creek Wildlife Management Area90 acres

2Coleman Wildlife Management Area77 acres

3Brouillet Wildlife Management Area49 acres

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About Darnen

Township in Minnesota, United States

350Population

33.2 sq miArea

1,109 ftElevation

Darnen Township is a township in Stevens County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 350 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Darnen for work: only 10% work in town. The top destinations are Morris (43%), Moore (3%) and Hancock (2%). Half commute less than 5 miles.

Morris

43%

Moore

3%

Hancock

2%

Glenwood

2%

10%Work in townlive and work in Darnen 5 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 665Jobs based herea job hub

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Health in Darnen

Compared with Minnesota

4worse than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits all close Care 2▼ 5 close Mind all close Everyday needs 1▼ 3 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

12%More older adults who have lost all their teethMN 8.9% · worse 9.2%More uninsured adultsMN 7.5% · worse 8.4%More adults without reliable transportationMN 7.1% · worse

Care nearby

Stevens Community Medical CenterMorris · 3.8 mi · ER · rural critical access

Community Health Service Inc. - WillmarWillmar · 51.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 56267 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Darnen →

Natural hazards in Darnen

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 11% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

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

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Darnen has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 45 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

24° / 6°Winter

54° / 32°Spring

80° / 58°Summer

56° / 35°Fall

How much snow does Darnen get?About 45 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 1, with the last in spring around May 4.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.4° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Darnen

Nearest: Morris Public LibraryMorris · 3.8 miles · 43 hrs a week

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