Nelson
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Outdoors in Nelson
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About Nelson
Township in Minnesota, United StatesNelson Township is a township in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 309 at the 2000 census. Nelson Township was organized in 1870.
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Work & commute in Nelson
Full picture →Most working residents leave Nelson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Madelia (20%), Mankato (14%) and New Ulm (10%). Half commute less than 25 miles.
Health in Nelson
Compared with Minnesota
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.
What stands out
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Natural hazards in Nelson
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Nelson
Full climate →Nelson has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 50 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Libraries near Nelson
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Explore map →Imported town boundary