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Parker

A township of 462 people in Morrison County, Minnesota
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About Parker

Township in Minnesota, United States
462Population
38.4 sq miArea
1,243 ftElevation

Parker Township is a township in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 469 at the 2000 census. Parker Township was organized in 1880, and named for George F. Parker, a pioneer settler.

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Most working residents leave Parker for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Little Falls (23%), Motley (7%) and Staples (4%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Little Falls
23%
Motley
7%
Staples
4%
Brainerd
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Parker →

Health in Parker

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9worse than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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St. Gabriels HospitalLittle Falls · 12.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. - WillmarWillmar · 69.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · Parker
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56475, 56347 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Parker →

Natural hazards in Parker

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 31% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Parker →

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Parker has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 54 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

23° / 5°Winter
53° / 32°Spring
78° / 57°Summer
55° / 36°Fall
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Nearest: Swanville Public LibrarySwanville · 10.7 miles · 22 hrs a week
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