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Map of Scanlon: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land0.8%5 of 599 acres
Trails0.5 mi0.6 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves34 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Scanlon

City in Minnesota, United States
987Population
0.8 sq miArea
1,207 ftElevation

Scanlon is a city in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 987 at the 2020 census. Interstate 35 and Carlton County Highway 45 (CR 45) are two of the main routes in Scanlon. Other main routes include Washington Avenue (CR 16) and County Road 61 (CR 61). Scanlon is located immediately east of the city of Cloquet; and 18 miles southwest of the city of Duluth.

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Area code218
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Housing in Scanlon

$285K▲ 1.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Scanlon home is worth about $285,000, up 1.8% in a year, 19% below the Minnesota typical home.

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Community Memorial HospitalCloquet · 2.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Lake Superior Community Health Center White Pine ClinicCarlton · 2.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
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