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Darwin

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Conserved land5.8%77 of 1,322 acres
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About Darwin

City in Minnesota, United States
348Population
2.2 sq miArea
1,129 ftElevation

Darwin is a city in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 348 at the 2020 census. It is one of several places claiming to be home of the largest ball of twine in the world.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

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ZIP code55324
Area code320
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Most working residents leave Darwin for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Litchfield (20%), St. Cloud (7%) and Watkins (5%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Litchfield
20%
St. Cloud
7%
Watkins
5%
Hutchinson
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Darwin →

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≈Just like Minnesota

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Care nearby

Meeker Memorial HospitalLitchfield · 5.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. - WillmarWillmar · 31.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Darwin · CMS · HRSAHealth in Darwin →

Natural hazards in Darwin

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Darwin has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 7°Winter
54° / 33°Spring
80° / 59°Summer
56° / 37°Fall
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Nearest: Litchfield Public LibraryLitchfield · 5.5 miles · 52 hrs a week
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