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A township of 2,637 people in Washington County, Minnesota
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About May

Township in Minnesota, United States
2,670Population
37.6 sq miArea
912 ftElevation

May Township is a township in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,670 at the 2020 census. May Township was organized in 1893, and named for Morgan May, an English settler.

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Living in May

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Most working residents leave May for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Minneapolis (12%), St. Paul (11%) and Stillwater (9%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Minneapolis
12%
St. Paul
11%
Stillwater
9%
Bloomington
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in May →

Health in May

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Health Grade A

Healthier than 89% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

18better than MN·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.

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What stands out

Care nearby

Lakeview Memorial HospitalStillwater · 8.3 mi · ER
Elders LodgeSaint Paul · 16.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55082, 55047, 55038 · CMS · HRSAHealth in May →

Natural hazards in May

54
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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Climate in May

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May has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 52 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 9°Winter
55° / 34°Spring
80° / 59°Summer
57° / 38°Fall
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Schools in May

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School Grade A-

The public schools May’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 75% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

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Nearest: Stillwater Public LibraryStillwater · 7.6 miles · 55 hrs a week
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