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Ida

A township of 1,539 people in Douglas County, Minnesota
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Conserved land4.5%1,006 of 22,561 acres
Trails4.4 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1654 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Ida

Township in Minnesota, United States
1,404Population
35.6 sq miArea
1,388 ftElevation

Ida Township is a township in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,404 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Ida for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Alexandria (52%), La Grand (4%) and Glenwood (3%). Half commute less than 9 miles.

Alexandria
52%
La Grand
4%
Glenwood
3%
Carlos
2%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Ida →

Health in Ida

A−

Health Grade A−

Healthier than 79% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

7better than MN·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Alomere HealthAlexandria · 8.5 mi · ER
Community Health Service Inc. - WillmarWillmar · 62.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56332, 56308 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Ida →

Natural hazards in Ida

28
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 28% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Ida has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 0°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

22° / 4°Winter
52° / 31°Spring
78° / 56°Summer
54° / 35°Fall
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Nearest: Douglas County LibraryAlexandria · 7.7 miles · 50 hrs a week
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