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Horton

A township of 189 people in Stevens County, Minnesota
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Conserved land2.9%666 of 22,803 acres
Trails4.5 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Horton

Township in Minnesota, United States
189Population
35.9 sq miArea
1,112 ftElevation

Horton Township is a township in Stevens County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 189 at the 2020 census. Horton Township was named for William T. Horton, an early settler.

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Most working residents leave Horton for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Morris (44%), Willmar (6%) and Darnen (6%). Half commute less than 11 miles.

Morris
44%
Willmar
6%
Darnen
6%
Alexandria
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Horton →

Health in Horton

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3worse than MN

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

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Stevens Community Medical CenterMorris · 9.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. - WillmarWillmar · 47.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56267, 56244 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Horton →

Natural hazards in Horton

11
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 11% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Horton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

24° / 6°Winter
54° / 33°Spring
80° / 58°Summer
57° / 36°Fall
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Nearest: Hancock Community LibraryHancock · 7.1 miles · 16 hrs a week
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