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Holmesville

A township of 543 people in Becker County, Minnesota
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Conserved land25%5,769 of 22,953 acres
Trails2.7 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2named on the map

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About Holmesville

Township in Minnesota, United States
543Population
36.1 sq miArea
1,444 ftElevation

Holmesville Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 457 as of the 2000 census.

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Most working residents leave Holmesville for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Detroit Lakes (43%), Fargo (6%) and Perham (5%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Detroit Lakes
43%
Fargo, ND
6%
Perham
5%
Erie
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Holmesville →

Health in Holmesville

Compared with Minnesota

4better than MN·12worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Perham HealthPerham · 25 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. MoorheadMoorhead · 47.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56578, 56501 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Holmesville →

Natural hazards in Holmesville

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Holmesville →

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Holmesville has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -2°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

21° / 2°Winter
51° / 30°Spring
77° / 55°Summer
53° / 34°Fall
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Nearest: Detroit Lakes LibraryDetroit Lakes · 9.8 miles · 53 hrs a week
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