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A township of 293 people in Otter Tail County, Minnesota
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Conserved land12%2,673 of 23,234 acres
Trails2.2 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Inman

Township in Minnesota, United States
293Population
36.6 sq miArea
1,453 ftElevation

Inman Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 293 at the 2020 census. Inman Township was organized in 1878, and named for Thomas Inman, an early settler.

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Most working residents leave Inman for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Wadena (12%), Henning (10%) and Perham (8%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Wadena
12%
Henning
10%
Perham
8%
Parkers Prairie
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Inman →

Health in Inman

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1better than MN·10worse

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

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Astera HealthWadena · 13.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. MoorheadMoorhead · 77.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · Inman
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56551, 56527 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Inman →

Natural hazards in Inman

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.

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Inman has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 0°, and about 51 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

22° / 4°Winter
52° / 31°Spring
77° / 56°Summer
53° / 35°Fall
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Nearest: Wadena Public LibraryWadena · 13.2 miles · 38 hrs a week
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