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Conserved land0.9%205 of 22,384 acres
Trails0.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves145 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Nowthen

City in Minnesota, United States
2008Established
4,536Population
35.2 sq miArea
925 ftElevation

Nowthen is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 4,536 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Nowthen

Housing in Nowthen

$594K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026

The median sale price was $594,000 in May 2026.

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Health in Nowthen

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Health Grade A−

Healthier than 76% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

2better than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Mercy HospitalCoon Rapids · 11.3 mi · ER
North Metro ClinicCoon Rapids · 15.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Nowthen · CMS · HRSAHealth in Nowthen →

Natural hazards in Nowthen

37
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🌪️ Tornadoes
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Nowthen has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 56 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 8°Winter
55° / 34°Spring
80° / 59°Summer
56° / 38°Fall
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School Grade A-

The public schools Nowthen’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 80% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictSt. Francis Area SchoolsSchools3

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

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Nearest: St. Francis Branch LibrarySt. Francis · 5.1 miles · 44 hrs a week

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