Town guide
Seward
A township of 205 people in Nobles County, Minnesota
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Outdoors in Seward
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Living in Seward
Work & commute in Seward
Full picture →Most working residents leave Seward for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Worthington (33%), Brewster (6%) and Fulda (4%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Worthington
33%Brewster
6%Fulda
4%Windom
4%Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Seward →
Health in Seward
Compared with Minnesota
1better than MN·14worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.
Conditions
8▼ 4 close
Habits
2▼ 2 close
Care
1▲ 1▼ 5 close
Mind
2▼ 3 close
Everyday needs
1▼ 3 close
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Sanford Worthington Medical CenterWorthington · 12.4 mi · ER
Access Health-FuldaFulda · 5.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56131, 56187 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Seward →
Natural hazards in Seward
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 42% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Seward →
Climate in Seward
Full climate →Seward has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 45 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
26° / 9°Winter
55° / 34°Spring
80° / 58°Summer
58° / 36°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Seward →
Libraries near Seward
See all →Nearest: Fulda Memorial LibraryFulda · 5.2 miles · 36 hrs a week
Where Seward is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
Minnesota · MN · Nobles CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Seward
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