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A township of 83 people in Polk County, Minnesota

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About Higdem

Township in Minnesota, United States

83Population

23.4 sq miArea

817 ftElevation

Higdem Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 99 at the 2000 census. Higdem Township was organized in 1879, and named for Arne O. Higdem, a county official.

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Compared with Minnesota

3worse than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.

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What stands out

39.4%More adults with obesityMN 33.5% · worse 20.5%More binge drinkersMN 17.8% · worse 24.7%More adults with arthritisMN 22.3% · worse

Care nearby

North Valley Health CenterWarren · 14.4 mi · ER · rural critical access

Spectra Health Dental ClinicGrand Forks · 15.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56744, 56721, 56710 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Higdem →

Natural hazards in Higdem

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 88% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🧊 Hail

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Libraries near Higdem

Nearest: Warren: Godel Memorial LibraryWarren · 14.6 miles · 35 hrs a week

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Higdem Turtle River Esther Oak Park Sandsville

WTurtle River SEsther NOak Park ESandsville

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