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Fairview

A township of 1,005 people in Cass County, Minnesota
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Conserved land42%12,427 of 29,874 acres
Trails11 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves112,365 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Fairview

Township in Minnesota, United States
889Population
39.9 sq miArea
1,286 ftElevation

Fairview Township is a township in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 889 as of the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Fairview for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Brainerd (18%), Baxter (13%) and Nisswa (5%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Brainerd
18%
Baxter
13%
Nisswa
5%
Pillager
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Fairview →

Health in Fairview

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

7better than MN·6worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Essentia Health St. Joseph's Medical CenterBrainerd · 11.7 mi · ER
Scenic Rivers Health ServicesFloodwood · 80.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56473, 56468, 56472 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Fairview →

Natural hazards in Fairview

39
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Fairview has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 1°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

23° / 5°Winter
52° / 31°Spring
78° / 56°Summer
53° / 35°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Fairview →

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Nearest: Brainerd Public LibraryBrainerd · 12 miles · 49 hrs a week
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