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A township of 2,581 people in Sherburne County, Minnesota
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About Palmer

Township in Minnesota, United States
2,517Population
36.5 sq miArea
1,007 ftElevation

Palmer Township is a township in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,414 at the 2000 census.

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Most working residents leave Palmer for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are St. Cloud (24%), Becker (5%) and Minneapolis (5%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

St. Cloud
24%
Becker
5%
Minneapolis
5%
Sartell
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Palmer →

Health in Palmer

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 57% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

6worse than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Centracare - St. Cloud HospitalSaint Cloud · 11.4 mi · ER
North Metro ClinicCoon Rapids · 41.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55319, 56304 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Palmer →

Natural hazards in Palmer

46
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.

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

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Palmer has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 7°Winter
54° / 33°Spring
79° / 58°Summer
56° / 37°Fall
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Nearest: Clearwater Public LibraryClearwater · 8.8 miles · 24 hrs a week
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