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Millwood

A township of 1,038 people in Stearns County, Minnesota

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Living in Millwood

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Most working residents leave Millwood for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Melrose (16%), St. Cloud (11%) and Sauk Centre (8%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Melrose

16%

St. Cloud

11%

Sauk Centre

8%

Albany

5%

2%Work in townlive and work in Millwood 14 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 138Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Millwood →

Health in Millwood

B⁺

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 68% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

≈Just like Minnesota

No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.

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What stands out

Nothing stands out: Millwood tracks Minnesota closely.

Care nearby

Centracare Health System - Sauk CentreSauk Centre · 12.5 mi · ER · rural critical access

Community Health Service Inc. - WillmarWillmar · 44.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56331, 56352 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Millwood →

Natural hazards in Millwood

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 44% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

0Does Millwood flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 11 declared for Stearns County MapMillwood vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Millwood

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Millwood has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

23° / 6°Winter

53° / 32°Spring

79° / 57°Summer

55° / 36°Fall

How much snow does Millwood get?About 39 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 1, with the last in spring around May 4.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Millwood

Nearest: Melrose Public LibraryMelrose · 5.9 miles · 26 hrs a week

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