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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails0.6 mi1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2named on the map

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About Gary

City in Minnesota, United States
227Population
0.3 sq miArea
1,099 ftElevation

Gary is a city in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 227 at the 2020 census.

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ZIP code56545
Area code218
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Most working residents leave Gary for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Fargo (15%), Ada (10%) and Mahnomen (9%). Half commute less than 26 miles.

Fargo, ND
15%
Ada
10%
Mahnomen
9%
Detroit Lakes
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Gary →

Health in Gary

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2worse than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Essentia Health AdaAda · 13.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. MoorheadMoorhead · 40.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Gary · CMS · HRSAHealth in Gary →

Natural hazards in Gary

41
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Gary →

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Gary has cold winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -2°.

20° / 2°Winter
52° / 30°Spring
79° / 56°Summer
53° / 34°Fall
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Nearest: Fertile LibraryFertile · 11.1 miles · 29 hrs a week
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