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A township of 1,889 people in Stearns County, Minnesota
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Outdoors in Lynden

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Conserved land1.3%211 of 16,113 acres
Trails7.2 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1112 conserved acres per 1,000 residents
1Warner Lake County Park5.5 mi of trails · 297 acresDirections

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Most working residents leave Lynden for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are St. Cloud (23%), Annandale (5%) and Clearwater (4%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

St. Cloud
23%
Annandale
5%
Clearwater
4%
Waite Park
4%
2%Work in townlive and work in Lynden 14 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 535Jobs based herea commuter town
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Lynden →

Health in Lynden

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 75% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

3better than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.

Conditions all close Habits all close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind all close Everyday needs 1▲ 3 close
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What stands out

6.1%Fewer adults without reliable transportationMN 7.1% · better 71.9%More adults screened for colon cancerMN 68.7% · better

Care nearby

Centracare - St. Cloud HospitalSaint Cloud · 12.8 mi · ER
North Metro ClinicCoon Rapids · 44.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55320, 55382, 56301 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lynden →

Natural hazards in Lynden

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
0Does Lynden flood?no paid flood claims on record1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to LyndenMapLynden vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating
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Climate in Lynden

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Lynden has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 7°Winter
54° / 33°Spring
80° / 58°Summer
56° / 37°Fall
How much snow does Lynden get?About 48 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Sep 30, with the last in spring around May 7.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →
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Nearest: Clearwater Public LibraryClearwater · 3.2 miles · 24 hrs a week

Where Lynden is

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ClearwaterClearwaterClear LakeSt. CloudFair HavenSt. Augusta Lynden Clearwater Clearwater Clear Lake St. Cloud Fair Haven St. Augusta
SEClearwater EClearwater EClear Lake NSt. Cloud SWFair Haven NWSt. Augusta
Where Lynden residents work nearby:St. Cloud 23%Clearwater 4%Work & commute →
Compare side by side:Lynden vs ClearwaterLynden vs ClearwaterLynden vs Clear LakeLynden vs St. CloudLynden vs Fair Haven

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