Town guide
South Bend
A township of 1,458 people in Blue Earth County, Minnesota
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What’s happening
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Outdoors in South Bend
Parks & trails →Conserved land14%1,501 of 10,750 acres
Trails6.7 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves41,029 conserved acres per 1,000 residents
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
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Living in South Bend
Health in South Bend
B+
Health Grade B+
Healthier than 69% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Minnesota
2better than MN·7worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Mayo Clinic Health System - MankatoMankato · 5.6 mi · ER
Open Door Health CenterMankato · 6.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56001, 56055 · CMS · HRSAHealth in South Bend →
Natural hazards in South Bend
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in South Bend →
Where South Bend is
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Minnesota · MN · Blue Earth CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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