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Elk

A township of 216 people in Nobles County, Minnesota
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About Elk

Township in Minnesota, United States
1872Established
216Population
36.1 sq miArea
1,588 ftElevation

Elk Township is a township in Nobles County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 284 at the 2000 census.

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Most working residents leave Elk for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Worthington (29%), Brewster (19%) and Adrian (3%). Half commute less than 11 miles.

Worthington
29%
Brewster
19%
Adrian
3%
Sioux Falls, SD
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Elk →

Health in Elk

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17worse than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Sanford Worthington Medical CenterWorthington · 6.8 mi · ER
Access Health - WorthingtonWorthington · 5.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56187, 56165 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Elk →

Natural hazards in Elk

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 42% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Elk →

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Elk has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 45 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 9°Winter
55° / 34°Spring
80° / 58°Summer
58° / 36°Fall
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Nearest: WorthingtonWorthington · 6.8 miles · 49 hrs a week

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