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Linden

A township of 291 people in Brown County, Minnesota
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Conserved land1.4%312 of 22,902 acres
Trails4.1 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Linden

Unincorporated community in Minnesota, US
994 ftElevation

Linden is an unincorporated community in Linden Township, Brown County, Minnesota, United States.

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Most working residents leave Linden for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are New Ulm (40%), Madelia (5%) and Sleepy Eye (4%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

New Ulm
40%
Madelia
5%
Sleepy Eye
4%
Home
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Linden →

Health in Linden

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1worse than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

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Madelia HealthMadelia · 7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Open Door Health CenterMankato · 23 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56041, 56062, 56073 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Linden →

Natural hazards in Linden

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 44% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Linden has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 38 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: Hanska Community LibraryHanska · 3 miles
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