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Stanford

A township of 2,457 people in Isanti County, Minnesota
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Conserved land2.1%515 of 24,996 acres
Trails1.3 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2210 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Stanford

Township in Minnesota, United States
2,299Population
39.4 sq miArea
915 ftElevation

Stanford Township is a township in Isanti County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,075 at the 2000 census.

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Most working residents leave Stanford for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Cambridge (10%), Minneapolis (7%) and St. Francis (4%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Cambridge
10%
Minneapolis
7%
St. Francis
4%
Anoka
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Stanford →

Health in Stanford

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 66% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

1better than MN·4worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Fairview Northland Regional HospitalPrinceton · 11.5 mi · ER
North Metro ClinicCoon Rapids · 21.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55040, 55398, 55070 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Stanford →

Natural hazards in Stanford

70
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Stanford →

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Stanford has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 56 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 8°Winter
55° / 33°Spring
79° / 58°Summer
56° / 37°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Stanford →

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Nearest: St. Francis Branch LibrarySt. Francis · 4.8 miles · 44 hrs a week
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