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Lynd

A township of 414 people in Lyon County, Minnesota
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Map of Lynd: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land2.3%522 of 22,365 acres
Trails1.6 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves3named on the map

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About Lynd

City in Minnesota, United States
436Population
1.3 sq miArea
1,319 ftElevation

Lynd is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 436 at the 2020 census. Lynd is a small but growing community in southwestern Minnesota. The development of a new golf course and an additional housing development have started a growth trend that may eventually double the size of the community. It is primarily a bedroom community for individuals who work in the nearby city of Marshall. Despite being much smaller in size, it historically played a more significant role in the area. The Kiel and Morgan Hotel in the town was the original Lyon County seat.

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ZIP code56157
Area code507
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Housing in Lynd

$246K▲ 15.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Lynd home is worth about $246,000, up 15.9% in a year, 30% below the Minnesota typical home.

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Most working residents leave Lynd for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Marshall (56%), Mankato (4%) and Minneota (2%). Half commute less than 8 miles.

Marshall
56%
Mankato
4%
Minneota
2%
Canby
2%
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Care nearby

Avera Marshall Regional Medical CtrMarshall · 6.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Access Health - MarshallMarshall · 7.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · Lynd
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56258, 56157, 56239 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lynd →

Natural hazards in Lynd

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🥶 Cold waves
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Lynd has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 9°Winter
55° / 34°Spring
81° / 59°Summer
58° / 37°Fall
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Nearest: MarshallMarshall · 5.9 miles · 51 hrs a week
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