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Forest

A township of 172 people in Becker County, Minnesota
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Map of Forest: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land15%3,522 of 22,904 acres
Trails6.8 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves4named on the map

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

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About Forest

Township in Minnesota, United States
172Population
36 sq miArea
1,588 ftElevation

Forest Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 58 as of the 2000 census.

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Most working residents leave Forest for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Detroit Lakes (27%), Mahnomen (7%) and Minneapolis (6%). Half commute less than 31 miles.

Detroit Lakes
27%
Mahnomen
7%
Minneapolis
6%
Bagley
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Forest →

Health in Forest

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 67% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

2better than MN·22worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 8 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

St. Josephs Area Health ServicesPark Rapids · 19.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. MoorheadMoorhead · 67.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 56575 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Forest →

Natural hazards in Forest

46
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Forest →

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Forest has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to -2°, and about 52 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

20° / 2°Winter
51° / 29°Spring
76° / 54°Summer
52° / 33°Fall
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Nearest: Park Rapids Public LibraryPark Rapids · 19.3 miles · 41 hrs a week
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