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Myrtle
A city of 47 people in Minnesota
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About Myrtle
City in Minnesota, United States47Population
0.1 sq miArea
1,253 ftElevation
Myrtle is a city in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Myrtle had a population of 47.
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Health in Myrtle
Compared with Minnesota
1better than MN·12worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
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Care nearby
Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and AustinAlbert Lea · 12.1 mi · ER
Community Health Center of Mason CityMason City · 28.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 56036 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Myrtle →
Natural hazards in Myrtle
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Myrtle →
Climate in Myrtle
Full climate →Myrtle has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 40 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
26° / 10°Winter
55° / 35°Spring
79° / 59°Summer
58° / 37°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Myrtle →
Libraries near Myrtle
See all →Nearest: Northwood Public LibraryNorthwood · 8.8 miles · 29 hrs a week
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