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A township of 225 people in Polk County, Minnesota
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Map of King: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land6.2%1,388 of 22,416 acres
Trails0.2 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves4named on the map

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About King

Township in Minnesota, United States
225Population
35.3 sq miArea
1,214 ftElevation

King Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 195 at the 2000 census. King Township was named for Ephraim King, a pioneer settler.

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Most working residents leave King for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Crookston (13%), Thief River Falls (12%) and McIntosh (9%). Half commute less than 34 miles.

Crookston
13%
Thief River Falls
12%
McIntosh
9%
Fosston
7%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in King →

Health in King

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1better than MN·13worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

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Essentia Health FosstonFosston · 7.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Spectra Health Dental ClinicGrand Forks · 57.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 56556 · CMS · HRSAHealth in King →

Natural hazards in King

38
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌵 Drought
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King has cold winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -3°.

20° / 1°Winter
51° / 29°Spring
77° / 54°Summer
52° / 33°Fall
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Nearest: Mcintosh LibraryMcintosh · 0.9 miles · 20 hrs a week
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