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A township of 223 people in Jackson County, Minnesota
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Township in Minnesota, United States
223Population
36.2 sq miArea
1,440 ftElevation

Minneota Township is a township in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 285 at the 2000 census. Minneota Township was organized in 1866, and derives its name from the Dakota language word meaning "much water".

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Most working residents leave Minneota for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Lakefield (22%), Jackson (17%) and Spirit Lake (5%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Lakefield
22%
Jackson
17%
Spirit Lake, IA
5%
Windom
5%
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B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 66% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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Lakes Regional HealthcareSpirit Lake · 8.5 mi · ER
Access Health - WorthingtonWorthington · 22.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56150, 56143, 51360 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Minneota →

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Minneota has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 42 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

27° / 10°Winter
56° / 34°Spring
81° / 59°Summer
58° / 37°Fall
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Nearest: Spirit Lake Public LibrarySpirit Lake · 8.4 miles · 48 hrs a week
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