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Silver Leaf

A township of 512 people in Becker County, Minnesota
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About Silver Leaf

Township in Minnesota, United States
512Population
36.2 sq miArea
1,473 ftElevation

Silver Leaf Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota. The population was 493 as of the 2000 census.

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Most working residents leave Silver Leaf for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Detroit Lakes (36%), Perham (8%) and Frazee (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Detroit Lakes
36%
Perham
8%
Frazee
5%
Fargo, ND
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Silver Leaf →

Health in Silver Leaf

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1better than MN·8worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Perham HealthPerham · 11.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. MoorheadMoorhead · 54.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 56544 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Silver Leaf →

Natural hazards in Silver Leaf

19
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 19% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Silver Leaf →

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Silver Leaf has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -1°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

21° / 3°Winter
51° / 30°Spring
77° / 56°Summer
53° / 34°Fall
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Nearest: Perham Area Public LibraryPerham · 11.4 miles · 45 hrs a week

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