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Hunter
A township of 211 people in Jackson County, Minnesota
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About Hunter
Township in Minnesota, United States211Population
35.8 sq miArea
1,473 ftElevation
Hunter Township is a township in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 258 at the 2000 census. Hunter Township was organized in 1872, and named for James Wilson Hunter, a county official.
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Health in Hunter
Compared with Minnesota
5worse than MN
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Sanford Jackson Medical CenterJackson · 7.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Access Health - WindomWindom · 17.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56150, 56143 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hunter →
Natural hazards in Hunter
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Libraries near Hunter
See all →Nearest: Lakefield Public LibraryLakefield · 3.8 miles · 33 hrs a week
Where Hunter is
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