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Oak

A township of 623 people in Stearns County, Minnesota
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Conserved land3.3%726 of 21,762 acres
Trails2.8 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Oak

Township in Minnesota, United States
623Population
34.3 sq miArea
1,214 ftElevation

Oak Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 595 at the 2010 census. The township includes the cities of Freeport and New Munich.

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Most working residents leave Oak for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Melrose (19%), St. Cloud (10%) and Albany (7%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Melrose
19%
St. Cloud
10%
Albany
7%
Waite Park
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Oak →

Health in Oak

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≈Just like Minnesota

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

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Nothing stands out: Oak tracks Minnesota closely.

Care nearby

Centracare Health System - Sauk CentreSauk Centre · 15 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. - WillmarWillmar · 38.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · part of Oak
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56331, 56352, 56307 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Oak →

Natural hazards in Oak

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 44% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Oak →

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Oak has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

24° / 6°Winter
53° / 32°Spring
79° / 58°Summer
55° / 36°Fall
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Nearest: Melrose Public LibraryMelrose · 6.5 miles · 26 hrs a week

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