Morken Township is a township in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 151 at the 2020 census. Morken Township was named for Torgrim O. Morken, a pioneer settler.

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2better than MN·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.

Conditions 3▼ 9 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs 1▲ 3 close

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6%Fewer adults without reliable transportationMN 7.1% · better 87.2%More adults getting cholesterol checkedMN 85.3% · better 9.7%More adults who have had cancerMN 8.5% · worse

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Fargo VA Medical CenterFargo · 10.6 mi · ER

Community Health Service Inc. MoorheadMoorhead · 11.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56536, 56547 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Morken →

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Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 95% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves

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Nearest: Northport LibraryFargo · 10.7 miles · 52 hrs a week

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