Hudson Township is a township in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 944 at the 2020 census. Hudson Township was organized in 1869. A large share of the early settlers being natives of Hudson, Wisconsin caused the name to be selected.

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Most working residents leave Hudson for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Alexandria (46%), Osakis (7%) and Glenwood (3%). Half commute less than 9 miles.

Alexandria

46%

Osakis

Glenwood

Carlos

2%Work in townlive and work in Hudson 9 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 443Jobs based herebalanced

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Health in Hudson

B⁺

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

1better than MN·5worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▼ 7 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

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79.3%More adults treating high blood pressureMN 76.1% · better 27.5%More adults with arthritisMN 22.3% · worse

Care nearby

Alomere HealthAlexandria · 5.2 mi · ER

Community Health Service Inc. - WillmarWillmar · 49.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56308, 56334 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hudson →

Natural hazards in Hudson

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Hudson flood?no paid flood claims on record 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Hudson MapHudson vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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

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Hudson has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 1°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

22° / 5°Winter

52° / 31°Spring

78° / 57°Summer

54° / 35°Fall

How much snow does Hudson get?About 46 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 8, with the last in spring around May 2.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Hudson →

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Nearest: Douglas County LibraryAlexandria · 6 miles · 50 hrs a week

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