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A township of 247 people in Marshall County, Minnesota
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About McCrea

Township in Minnesota, United States
247Population
45 sq miArea
886 ftElevation

McCrea Township is a township in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 250 at the 2000 census. McCrea Township was organized in 1882, and named for Andrew McCrea, a state legislator.

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Health in McCrea

Compared with Minnesota

1better than MN·12worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▲ 1▼ 5 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs all close
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What stands out

79%More adults treating high blood pressureMN 76.1% · better 12.4%More older adults who have lost all their teethMN 8.9% · worse

Care nearby

North Valley Health CenterWarren · 4.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Spectra Health Dental ClinicGrand Forks · 26.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
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Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 56762 · CMS · HRSAHealth in McCrea →

Natural hazards in McCrea

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.

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WarrenComstockWarrentonAlmaBrisletBoxville McCrea Warren Comstock Warrenton Alma Brislet Boxville
SWWarren EComstock WWarrenton NAlma SBrislet SWBoxville
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