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Hope

A township of 220 people in Lincoln County, Minnesota
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Map of Hope: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land4.2%935 of 22,059 acres
Trails0.3 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves3named on the map

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

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About Hope

Township in Minnesota, United States
220Population
34.8 sq miArea
1,719 ftElevation

Hope Township is a township in Lincoln County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 292 at the 2000 census.

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Most working residents leave Hope for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Tyler (22%), Marshall (13%) and Brookings (12%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Tyler
22%
Marshall
13%
Brookings, SD
12%
Pipestone
11%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Hope →

Health in Hope

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2better than MN·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Avera Tyler HospitalTyler · 2.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Access Health - MarshallMarshall · 23.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56178, 56170 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hope →

Natural hazards in Hope

64
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Hope →

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Hope has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 42 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 8°Winter
54° / 33°Spring
79° / 57°Summer
57° / 36°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Hope →

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Nearest: Tyler Public LibraryTyler · 3.2 miles · 33 hrs a week

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