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Newry

A township of 466 people in Freeborn County, Minnesota
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Conserved land8.1%1,867 of 22,966 acres
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About Newry

Township in Minnesota, United States
466Population
36.1 sq miArea
1,270 ftElevation

Newry Township is a town located in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. The population was about 500 at the 2000 census. Newry Township was organized in 1858, and named after the town of Newry in Ireland, the native home of several first settlers.

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Most working residents leave Newry for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Albert Lea (18%), Austin (13%) and Owatonna (10%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Albert Lea
18%
Austin
13%
Owatonna
10%
Rochester
8%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Newry →

Health in Newry

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14worse than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

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Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and AustinAlbert Lea · 16.8 mi · ER
Community Health Service Inc. - RochesterRochester · 37 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · Newry
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55917, 55912, 56045 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Newry →

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes
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Newry has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 10°Winter
54° / 34°Spring
79° / 58°Summer
57° / 37°Fall
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Nearest: Blooming Prairie Branch LibraryBlooming Prairie · 5.2 miles · 41 hrs a week
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