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About Merton
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United StatesMerton is an unincorporated community in Merton Township, Steele County, Minnesota, United States, near Medford and Owatonna. The community is located near the junction of Steele County Roads 8 (Kenyon Road) and 9 (NE 50th Street). Other nearby routes include Steele County Roads 10, 12, and 37. Medford Creek and Rush Creek both flow nearby.
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Work & commute in Merton
Full picture →Most working residents leave Merton for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Owatonna (45%), Faribault (12%) and Rochester (4%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
Health in Merton
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Merton
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Merton
Full climate →Merton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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