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Stafford

A township of 269 people in Roseau County, Minnesota
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails11 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
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About Stafford

Township in Minnesota, United States
269Population
36.1 sq miArea
1,096 ftElevation

Stafford Township is a township in Roseau County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 297 at the 2000 census. Stafford Township bears the name of William Stafford, an early settler.

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Most working residents leave Stafford for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Roseau (37%), Deer (8%) and Badger (5%). Half commute less than 10 miles.

Roseau
37%
Deer
8%
Badger
5%
Warroad
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Stafford →

Health in Stafford

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1better than MN·7worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Lifecare Medical CenterRoseau · 5.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. - GraftonGrafton · 77.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56751, 56714 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Stafford →

Natural hazards in Stafford

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌵 Drought
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Stafford has cold winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -5°.

18° / -1°Winter
50° / 28°Spring
77° / 53°Summer
51° / 32°Fall
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Nearest: Roseau Public LibraryRoseau · 6.3 miles · 46 hrs a week
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