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Gilmanton

A township of 849 people in Benton County, Minnesota

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About Gilmanton

Township in Minnesota, United States

849Population

33.6 sq miArea

1,181 ftElevation

Gilmanton Township is a township in Benton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 841 as of the 2010 census.

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Most working residents leave Gilmanton for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are St. Cloud (26%), Foley (14%) and Sartell (6%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

St. Cloud

26%

Foley

14%

Sartell

6%

Sauk Rapids

4%

1%Work in townlive and work in Gilmanton 15 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 118Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Gilmanton

Compared with Minnesota

2worse than MN

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

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

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11.7%More older adults who have lost all their teethMN 8.9% · worse 16.1%More smokersMN 13.1% · worse

Care nearby

Centracare - St. Cloud HospitalSaint Cloud · 13.5 mi · ER

North Metro ClinicCoon Rapids · 49.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 56329 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Gilmanton →

Natural hazards in Gilmanton

Moderate

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

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

0Does Gilmanton flood?no paid flood claims on record 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Gilmanton MapGilmanton vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Gilmanton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

24° / 7°Winter

53° / 32°Spring

79° / 57°Summer

55° / 36°Fall

How much snow does Gilmanton get?About 48 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Sep 30, with the last in spring around May 7.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Gilmanton

Nearest: Foley Public LibraryFoley · 2.6 miles · 35 hrs a week

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MRMichael RileyPolitics & Law

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