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Flora

A township of 167 people in Renville County, Minnesota
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Conserved land2.3%560 of 24,056 acres
Trails2.5 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Flora

Township in Minnesota, United States
167Population
37.9 sq miArea
1,060 ftElevation

Flora Township is a township in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 245 at the 2000 census. Flora Township was organized in 1867, and named after a local horse.

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Most working residents leave Flora for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Emmet (18%), Redwood Falls (13%) and Renville (12%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Emmet
18%
Redwood Falls
13%
Renville
12%
Olivia
8%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Flora →

Health in Flora

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1better than MN·14worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

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Centracare - RedwoodRedwood Falls · 9.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. - WillmarWillmar · 31.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56284, 56283, 56230 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Flora →

Natural hazards in Flora

33
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 33% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Flora has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 9°Winter
55° / 35°Spring
81° / 59°Summer
58° / 37°Fall
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Nearest: Renville Public LibraryRenville · 8.9 miles · 20 hrs a week

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