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A township of 225 people in Freeborn County, Minnesota

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Conserved land0.3%59 of 22,913 acres

Trails2.5 mi0.1 mi per sq mi

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About Mansfield

Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States

1,247 ftElevation

Mansfield is an unincorporated community in Mansfield Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States.

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Living in Mansfield

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Most working residents leave Mansfield for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Albert Lea (53%), Rochester (8%) and Lake Mills (2%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Albert Lea

53%

Rochester

8%

Lake Mills, IA

2%

Emmons

2%

0%Work in townlive and work in Mansfield 15 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 32Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Mansfield

Compared with Minnesota

1better than MN·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs all close

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What stands out

79.8%More adults treating high blood pressureMN 76.1% · better 7.5%More adults with heart diseaseMN 5.9% · worse

Care nearby

Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and AustinAlbert Lea · 13.1 mi · ER

Community Health Center of Mason CityMason City · 32.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · Mansfield

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56029, 56009, 56097 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Mansfield →

Natural hazards in Mansfield

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 40% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought

0Does Mansfield flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 19 declared for Freeborn County MapMansfield vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Mansfield

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Mansfield has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 38 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

27° / 10°Winter

55° / 35°Spring

80° / 59°Summer

58° / 37°Fall

How much snow does Mansfield get?About 38 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 9, with the last in spring around Apr 27.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Mansfield

Nearest: Lake Mills Public LibraryLake Mills · 8.7 miles · 41 hrs a week

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Mansfield Nunda Alden Kiester

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