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Gorman

A township of 511 people in Otter Tail County, Minnesota
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Conserved land0.3%75 of 22,657 acres
Trails2.8 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Gorman

Township in Minnesota, United States
511Population
35.8 sq miArea
1,371 ftElevation

Gorman Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 511 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Gorman for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Perham (27%), Detroit Lakes (15%) and New York Mills (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Perham
27%
Detroit Lakes
15%
New York Mills
5%
Fargo, ND
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Gorman →

Health in Gorman

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1better than MN·12worse

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

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Perham HealthPerham · 6.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. MoorheadMoorhead · 56 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · Gorman
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56573, 56544 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Gorman →

Natural hazards in Gorman

28
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 28% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Gorman has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -1°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

21° / 3°Winter
52° / 30°Spring
77° / 56°Summer
53° / 34°Fall
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Nearest: Perham Area Public LibraryPerham · 5.9 miles · 45 hrs a week
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