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Holy Cross

A township of 113 people in Clay County, Minnesota
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Trails5.4 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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About Holy Cross

Township in Minnesota, United States
113Population
33.3 sq miArea
915 ftElevation

Holy Cross Township is a township in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 129 at the 2000 census. Holy Cross Township was named for a tall Christian cross which stood at a local cemetery.

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Most working residents leave Holy Cross for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Fargo (43%), Moorhead (29%) and Medina (7%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Fargo, ND
43%
Moorhead
29%
Medina
7%
St. Paul
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Holy Cross →

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1better than MN·6worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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Essentia HealthFargo · 11.9 mi · ER
Churches United for the HomelessMoorhead · 13.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56560, 56525 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Holy Cross →

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Holy Cross has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 0°, and about 51 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

22° / 4°Winter
53° / 32°Spring
80° / 57°Summer
55° / 35°Fall
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Nearest: Dr. James W Carlson LibraryFargo · 11.9 miles · 60 hrs a week

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