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Orton
A township of 200 people in Wadena County, Minnesota
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Outdoors in Orton
Parks & trails →Conserved land7.6%1,684 of 22,083 acres
Trails2.4 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Orton
Township in Minnesota, United States200Population
34.8 sq miArea
1,345 ftElevation
Orton Township is a township in Wadena County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 200 at the 2020 census.
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Health in Orton
Compared with Minnesota
1better than MN·13worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
St. Josephs Area Health ServicesPark Rapids · 19.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Scenic Rivers Health ServicesNorthome · 86.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 56477 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Orton →
Natural hazards in Orton
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Orton →
Climate in Orton
Full climate →Orton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -1°, and about 51 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
22° / 3°Winter
52° / 30°Spring
77° / 56°Summer
53° / 35°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Orton →
Libraries near Orton
See all →Nearest: Park Rapids Public LibraryPark Rapids · 19.6 miles · 41 hrs a week
Where Orton is
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