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A township of 1,018 people in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
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Conserved land10%2,400 of 22,997 acres
Trails1.7 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves12,358 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Irving

Township in Minnesota, United States
965Population
36.1 sq miArea
1,178 ftElevation

Irving Township is a township in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 787 at the 2000 census. Irving Township was organized in 1868. According to Warren Upham, the township was probably named for Washington Irving, an American author.

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Most working residents leave Irving for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Willmar (24%), Paynesville (8%) and New London (7%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Willmar
24%
Paynesville
8%
New London
7%
St. Cloud
4%
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Health in Irving

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Health Grade A−

Healthier than 76% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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8better than MN·3worse

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

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Centracare - Paynesville HospitalPaynesville · 8.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. - WillmarWillmar · 16.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56273, 56288, 56362 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Irving →

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves💨 Strong wind
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Irving has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 50 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

24° / 7°Winter
54° / 33°Spring
79° / 58°Summer
56° / 36°Fall
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Nearest: New London Public LibraryNew London · 6 miles · 19 hrs a week
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