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Nessel
A township of 1,836 people in Chisago County, Minnesota
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Outdoors in Nessel
Parks & trails →Conserved land3.2%881 of 27,128 acres
Trails0.6 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves3480 conserved acres per 1,000 residents
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Living in Nessel
Health in Nessel
B−
Health Grade B−
Healthier than 53% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Minnesota
11worse than MN
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Cambridge Medical CenterCambridge · 11.4 mi · ER
North Metro ClinicCoon Rapids · 37.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55069, 55080, 55006 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Nessel →
Natural hazards in Nessel
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Nessel →
Where Nessel is
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How things work in Nessel
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