Town guide
Heier
A township of 151 people in Mahnomen County, Minnesota
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Outdoors in Heier
Parks & trails →Conserved land16%3,741 of 22,957 acres
Trails3.9 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves3named on the map
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
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Living in Heier
Work & commute in Heier
Full picture →Most working residents leave Heier for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Mahnomen (22%), Twin Lakes (7%) and Fosston (5%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Mahnomen
22%Twin Lakes
7%Fosston
5%Lake Grove
5%Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Heier →
Health in Heier
Compared with Minnesota
1better than MN·14worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Essentia Health FosstonFosston · 7.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. MoorheadMoorhead · 63.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 56542 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Heier →
Natural hazards in Heier
Low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 27% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Heier →
Climate in Heier
Full climate →Heier has cold winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -3°.
20° / 1°Winter
50° / 29°Spring
77° / 54°Summer
52° / 33°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Heier →
Libraries near Heier
See all →Nearest: Fosston LibraryFosston · 8 miles · 39 hrs a week
Where Heier is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
Minnesota · MN · Mahnomen CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Heier
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