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Royal

A township of 147 people in Lincoln County, Minnesota
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Map of Royal: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land5.2%1,121 of 21,719 acres
Trails1.1 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves7named on the map

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

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Most working residents leave Royal for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Marshall (22%), Hendricks (17%) and Canby (9%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

Marshall
22%
Hendricks
17%
Canby
9%
Cottonwood
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Royal →

Health in Royal

Compared with Minnesota

1better than MN·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Hendricks Community HospitalHendricks · 7.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Access Health - MarshallMarshall · 25.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · Royal
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56142, 56220 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Royal →

Natural hazards in Royal

62
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Royal →

Climate in Royal

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Royal has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 8°Winter
54° / 33°Spring
79° / 58°Summer
57° / 36°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Royal →

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Nearest: Ivanhoe Public LibraryIvanhoe · 2.8 miles · 23 hrs a week
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