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Meadow

A township of 216 people in Wadena County, Minnesota
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Outdoors in Meadow

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Map of Meadow: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land8.1%1,881 of 23,188 acres
Trails1.3 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves3named on the map

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

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Work & commute in Meadow

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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.

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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

46
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

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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 →

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Nearest: Park Rapids Public LibraryPark Rapids · 17.7 miles · 41 hrs a week
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