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A township of 1,360 people in Wright County, Minnesota
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Conserved land3.5%632 of 17,956 acres
Trails0.1 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2465 conserved acres per 1,000 residents
1Stanley Eddy Regional Park - North Unit112 acres
2A Shau Valley Wildlife Management Area92 acresDirections

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About Southside

Township in Minnesota, United States
1,526Population
28.4 sq miArea
1,073 ftElevation

Southside Township is in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,576 at the 2000 census. Southside Township was organized in 1868.

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Health in Southside

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 70% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

6better than MN·6worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

Conditions 6▼ 6 close Habits all close Care 3▲ 4 close Mind all close Everyday needs 3▲ 1 close
BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

6%Fewer adults without reliable transportationMN 7.1% · better 9.8%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMN 11.4% · better 26.3%More adults with arthritisMN 22.3% · worse

Care nearby

Meeker Memorial HospitalLitchfield · 19.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. - WillmarWillmar · 43.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55382, 55302 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Southside →

Natural hazards in Southside

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
0Does Southside flood?no paid flood claims on record1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to SouthsideMapSouthside vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating
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Fair HavenFrench LakeAnnandaleCorinnaKingston Southside Fair Haven French Lake Annandale Corinna Kingston
NFair Haven SFrench Lake EAnnandale ECorinna SWKingston
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