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Munch

A township of 368 people in Pine County, Minnesota
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Conserved land18%4,018 of 22,912 acres
Trails6.6 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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About Munch

Township in Minnesota, United States
368Population
36.1 sq miArea
922 ftElevation

Munch Township is a township in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 222 at the 2000 census. Munch Township was named for three brothers named Munch who worked as lumberman in the area.

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Most working residents leave Munch for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Pine City (15%), Hinckley (7%) and Rush City (5%). Half commute less than 30 miles.

Pine City
15%
Hinckley
7%
Rush City
5%
Rock Creek
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Munch →

Health in Munch

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20worse than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.

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Essentia Health SandstoneSandstone · 11.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Northlakes - CumberlandCumberland · 49.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55037, 55063 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Munch →

Natural hazards in Munch

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Munch has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 45 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 6°Winter
54° / 31°Spring
79° / 56°Summer
55° / 35°Fall
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Nearest: Hinckley Public LibraryHinckley · 6.1 miles · 29 hrs a week
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