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A township of 545 people in Olmsted County, Minnesota
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Conserved land0.8%181 of 22,649 acres
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About Orion

Township in Minnesota, United States
545Population
35.7 sq miArea
1,240 ftElevation

Orion Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 614 at the 2000 census. Orion Township was organized in 1858, and named after Orion, Wisconsin.

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Health in Orion

Compared with Minnesota

5better than MN·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

Conditions 2▼ 10 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close
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What stands out

9.2%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMN 11.4% · better 7.7%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityMN 9.3% · better 38.5%More adults with obesityMN 33.5% · worse

Care nearby

Olmsted Medical CenterRochester · 12.7 mi · ER
Community Health Service Inc. - RochesterRochester · 14.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55923, 55934 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Orion →

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 20% of U.S. communities.

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Nearest: Chatfield Public LibraryChatfield · 4.8 miles · 39 hrs a week
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Pleasant GroveJordanChatfieldElmiraEyota Orion Pleasant Grove Jordan Chatfield Elmira Eyota
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