Town guide
Meadow
A township of 216 people in Wadena County, Minnesota
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What’s happening
Weather
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Outdoors in Meadow
Parks & trails →Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
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Living in Meadow
Work & commute in Meadow
Full picture →Most working residents leave Meadow for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Park Rapids (19%), Menahga (16%) and Staples (9%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Park Rapids
19%Menahga
16%Staples
9%Wadena
8%Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Meadow →
Health in Meadow
Compared with Minnesota
1better than MN·13worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Astera HealthWadena · 17.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. MoorheadMoorhead · 84.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56477, 56464 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Meadow →
Natural hazards in Meadow
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Meadow →
Climate in Meadow
Full climate →Meadow has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -1°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
22° / 3°Winter
52° / 30°Spring
77° / 56°Summer
53° / 34°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Meadow →
Libraries near Meadow
See all →Nearest: Park Rapids Public LibraryPark Rapids · 17.7 miles · 41 hrs a week
Where Meadow is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
Minnesota · MN · Wadena CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Meadow
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