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Graham Lakes

A township of 176 people in Nobles County, Minnesota
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Pair of lakes in the state of Minnesota, United States

The Graham Lakes are a pair of lakes located in the northeastern corner of Nobles County, Minnesota. The lakes are known as West Graham Lake and East Graham Lake. West Graham Lake is an oval shaped body of water that extends east-to-west slightly more than one mile (1.6 km). The north-to-south width of the lake is approximately 3/4 of a mile. The area of West Graham Lake is 519.28 acres (2.1015 km2), the average depth is 5 feet (1.5 m), and the maximum depth is 8 feet (2.4 m). The elevation of West Graham Lake is 1,438.7 feet (438.5 m), or 438.52 meters. East Graham Lake is a longer, narrower lake that extends from northeast-to-southwest for 11⁄2 miles. Its width is less than 1/2 mile...

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Most working residents leave Graham Lakes for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Worthington (37%), Brewster (13%) and Windom (3%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Worthington
37%
Brewster
13%
Windom
3%
Pipestone
3%
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1better than MN·13worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

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Sanford Worthington Medical CenterWorthington · 13.6 mi · ER
Access Health-FuldaFulda · 6.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56131, 56119, 56187 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Graham Lakes →

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 42% of U.S. communities.

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Graham Lakes has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 45 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

27° / 9°Winter
55° / 34°Spring
81° / 58°Summer
58° / 36°Fall
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Nearest: Fulda Memorial LibraryFulda · 6.2 miles · 36 hrs a week

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