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Rockwell

A township of 53 people in Norman County, Minnesota

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Map of Rockwell: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk

Conserved land14%2,923 of 20,572 acres

Trails5.8 mi0.2 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves7named on the map

1Cupido Wildlife Management Area0.9 mi of trails · 1,175 acres Directions

2Neal Wildlife Management Area1,265 acres Directions

3Twin Valley Prairie SNA253 acres

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About Rockwell

Township in Minnesota, United States

53Population

32.3 sq miArea

955 ftElevation

Rockwell Township is a township in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 78 at the 2000 census. Rockwell Township was organized in 1882, and named after Rockwell, Iowa, the former home of a share of the early settlers.

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Health in Rockwell

Compared with Minnesota

1better than MN·11worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs all close

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What stands out

78.7%More adults treating high blood pressureMN 76.1% · better 7.9%More adults with heart diseaseMN 5.9% · worse

Care nearby

Essentia Health AdaAda · 9.5 mi · ER · rural critical access

Community Health Service Inc. MoorheadMoorhead · 28.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56519, 56584 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Rockwell →

Natural hazards in Rockwell

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought

0Does Rockwell flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 28 declared for Norman County MapRockwell vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Rockwell has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to -1°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

20° / 3°Winter

52° / 31°Spring

79° / 56°Summer

54° / 34°Fall

How much snow does Rockwell get?About 41 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Sep 27, with the last in spring around May 11.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Nearest: Ada LibraryAda · 9 miles · 31 hrs a week

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Rockwell Home Lake Lake Ida Winchester Hagen

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