Newfolden is a city in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States, along the Middle River. The population was 352 at the 2020 census. Old Mill State Park is nearby.

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Town numbers

ZIP code56738

Area code218

Living in Newfolden

Work & commute in Newfolden

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Most working residents leave Newfolden for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Thief River Falls (41%), Warren (5%) and Grand Forks (5%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Thief River Falls

41%

Warren

Grand Forks, ND

Deer

7%Work in townlive and work in Newfolden 18 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 131Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Newfolden →

Health in Newfolden

Compared with Minnesota

≈Just like Minnesota

No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.

Conditions all close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

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What stands out

Nothing stands out: Newfolden tracks Minnesota closely.

Care nearby

Sanford Thief River Falls Medical CenterThief River Falls · 17.5 mi · ER · rural critical access

Spectra Health Dental ClinicGrand Forks · 44 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Newfolden · CMS · HRSAHealth in Newfolden →

Natural hazards in Newfolden

High

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

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🔥 Wildfire

0Does Newfolden flood?no paid flood claims on record 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Newfolden

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Newfolden →

Climate in Newfolden

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Newfolden has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -4°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

18° / 0°Winter

51° / 28°Spring

78° / 54°Summer

52° / 32°Fall

How much snow does Newfolden get?About 44 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Sep 28, with the last in spring around May 14.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.9° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Newfolden →

Schools in Newfolden

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B⁻

School Grade B-

The public schools Newfolden’s kids attend outperform 54% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictMARSHALL COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLSSchools4

Newfolden Elementary B+Elementary · Grades 2–4 · 93 students Marshall County Central Middle SchoMiddle · Grades 5–6 · 78 students Marshall County Central High CHigh · Grades 7–12 · 215 students NW Region Interdistrict CouncilOther · Grades PK–12

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MN. Ratings are from neighbors.