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A township of 519 people in McLeod County, Minnesota

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Conserved land11%2,295 of 20,992 acres

Trails1.9 mi0.1 mi per sq mi

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1Ras-Lynn Wildlife Management Area930 acres Directions

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About Lynn

Township in Minnesota, United States

519Population

33.1 sq miArea

1,070 ftElevation

Lynn Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 519 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Lynn

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Most working residents leave Lynn for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Hutchinson (42%), Glencoe (6%) and Willmar (3%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Hutchinson

42%

Glencoe

6%

Willmar

3%

Cokato

2%

0%Work in townlive and work in Lynn 14 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 70Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Lynn →

Health in Lynn

Compared with Minnesota

6worse than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

Conditions 6▼ 6 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

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What stands out

41.6%More adults with obesityMN 33.5% · worse 26.3%More adults with arthritisMN 22.3% · worse 6.3%More adults with COPDMN 5.4% · worse

Care nearby

Hutchinson HealthHutchinson · 4.7 mi · ER

Community Health Service Inc. - WillmarWillmar · 35.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55350, 55385 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lynn →

Natural hazards in Lynn

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Lynn flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 16 declared for McLeod County MapLynn vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Lynn

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Lynn has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 50 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 8°Winter

54° / 34°Spring

80° / 59°Summer

57° / 37°Fall

How much snow does Lynn get?About 50 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 8, with the last in spring around Apr 28.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.2° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Lynn

Nearest: Hutchinson Public LibraryHutchinson · 5 miles · 57 hrs a week

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Bordering towns

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Lynn Hutchinson Collins Acoma Boon Lake

NEHutchinson SCollins NAcoma WBoon Lake

Where Lynn residents work nearby:Hutchinson 42%Work & commute →

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