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Providence

A township of 156 people in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota
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Conserved land5.3%1,208 of 22,923 acres
Trails1.5 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2named on the map

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About Providence

Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
1,079 ftElevation

Providence is an unincorporated community in Providence Township, Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States.

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Most working residents leave Providence for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Ortonville (15%), Canby (10%) and Madison (9%). Half commute less than 33 miles.

Ortonville
15%
Canby
10%
Madison
9%
Milbank, SD
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Providence →

Health in Providence

Compared with Minnesota

2better than MN·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Johnson Memorial HospitalDawson · 7.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Access Health - MarshallMarshall · 33.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56232, 56256, 56220 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Providence →

Natural hazards in Providence

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Providence →

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Providence has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 51 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 8°Winter
55° / 34°Spring
81° / 59°Summer
58° / 36°Fall
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Nearest: Dawson Public LibraryDawson · 7.5 miles · 38 hrs a week
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