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Lincoln

A township of 205 people in Blue Earth County, Minnesota
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Conserved land7.8%1,775 of 22,865 acres
Trails1.6 mi0 mi per sq mi
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About Lincoln

Township in Minnesota, United States
205Population
36 sq miArea
991 ftElevation

Lincoln Township is a township in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 227 as of the 2000 census. Lincoln Township was named in 1865 for Abraham Lincoln.

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Most working residents leave Lincoln for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Mankato (32%), North Mankato (10%) and New Ulm (8%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Mankato
32%
North Mankato
10%
New Ulm
8%
Lake Crystal
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Lincoln →

Health in Lincoln

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≈Just like Minnesota

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Nothing stands out: Lincoln tracks Minnesota closely.

Care nearby

Madelia HealthMadelia · 5.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Open Door Health CenterMankato · 18.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56055, 56062 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lincoln →

Natural hazards in Lincoln

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Lincoln →

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Lincoln has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 50 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 10°Winter
55° / 35°Spring
80° / 60°Summer
58° / 38°Fall
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Nearest: Lake Crystal Public LibraryLake Crystal · 5.5 miles · 31 hrs a week
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