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Hay Brook

A township of 198 people in Kanabec County, Minnesota
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Conserved land3.2%744 of 23,086 acres
Trails5.8 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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About Hay Brook

Township in Minnesota, United States
198Population
36.4 sq miArea
1,253 ftElevation

Hay Brook Township is a township in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 218 at the 2000 census. This township took its name from Hay Creek.

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Most working residents leave Hay Brook for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Mora (15%), Hinckley (5%) and Cambridge (4%). Half commute less than 33 miles.

Mora
15%
Hinckley
5%
Cambridge
4%
Sandstone
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Hay Brook →

Health in Hay Brook

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5better than MN·15worse

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Care nearby

Mille Lacs Health SystemOnamia · 14.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Lake Superior Community Health Center White Pine ClinicCarlton · 59.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 56342 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hay Brook →

Natural hazards in Hay Brook

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Hay Brook has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 52 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

24° / 6°Winter
52° / 30°Spring
77° / 55°Summer
54° / 35°Fall
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Nearest: Isle: Mille Lacs Community LibraryIsle · 5.8 miles · 19 hrs a week
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