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Pepperton

A township of 109 people in Stevens County, Minnesota
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Conserved land17%3,928 of 22,969 acres
Trails8.1 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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About Pepperton

Township in Minnesota, United States
109Population
36.1 sq miArea
1,112 ftElevation

Pepperton Township is a township in Stevens County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 109 at the 2020 census. Pepperton Township was named for Charles A. Pepper, a pioneer settler.

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Most working residents leave Pepperton for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Morris (33%), Darnen (14%) and Hancock (5%). Half commute less than 11 miles.

Morris
33%
Darnen
14%
Hancock
5%
Chokio
3%
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Care nearby

Stevens Community Medical CenterMorris · 8.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. - WillmarWillmar · 60.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56267, 56235, 56221 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Pepperton →

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Pepperton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 45 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

24° / 5°Winter
54° / 32°Spring
80° / 58°Summer
56° / 35°Fall
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Nearest: Morris Public LibraryMorris · 8.3 miles · 43 hrs a week

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