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A township of 167 people in Polk County, Minnesota

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About Roome

Township in Minnesota, United States

167Population

36.1 sq miArea

860 ftElevation

Roome Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the township was 185 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Eldred is located within Roome Township. Roome Township was organized in 1879.

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≈Just like Minnesota

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Nothing stands out: Roome tracks Minnesota closely.

Care nearby

Riverview HospitalCrookston · 9.5 mi · ER · rural critical access

Spectra Health Dental ClinicGrand Forks · 17.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56723, 56523 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Roome →

Natural hazards in Roome

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 84% of U.S. communities.

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Nearest: Climax LibraryClimax · 7.6 miles · 19 hrs a week

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