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Esther

A township of 148 people in Polk County, Minnesota
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Conserved land2.3%287 of 12,305 acres
Trails3.1 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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About Esther

Township in Minnesota, United States
148Population
19.4 sq miArea
817 ftElevation

Esther Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 158 at the 2000 census. Esther Township was named for Esther Cleveland, daughter of Grover and Frances Cleveland.

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Most working residents leave Esther for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Grand Forks (30%), East Grand Forks (13%) and Warren (9%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Grand Forks, ND
30%
East Grand Forks
13%
Warren
9%
Crookston
8%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Esther →

Health in Esther

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1worse than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Altru HospitalGrand Forks · 11.2 mi · ER
Spectra Health Dental ClinicGrand Forks · 10.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56721, 56744 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Esther →

Natural hazards in Esther

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 88% of U.S. communities.

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

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Esther has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to -2°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

19° / 1°Winter
51° / 30°Spring
79° / 56°Summer
54° / 33°Fall
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Nearest: East Grand Forks Campbell LibraryEast Grand Forks · 9.8 miles · 51 hrs a week
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