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Straight River

A township of 788 people in Hubbard County, Minnesota

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Conserved land3.6%807 of 22,449 acres

Trails4.0 mi0.1 mi per sq mi

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About Straight River

Township in Minnesota, United States

788Population

Straight River Township is a township in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 788 at the 2020 census. This township took its name from the Straight River.

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Most working residents leave Straight River for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Park Rapids (36%), Detroit Lakes (6%) and Henrietta (5%). Half commute less than 9 miles.

Park Rapids

36%

Detroit Lakes

6%

Henrietta

5%

Fargo, ND

4%

4%Work in townlive and work in Straight River 9 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 159Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Straight River

Compared with Minnesota

1better than MN·12worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs all close

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What stands out

81.3%More adults treating high blood pressureMN 76.1% · better 7.8%More adults with COPDMN 5.4% · worse

Care nearby

St. Josephs Area Health ServicesPark Rapids · 5.7 mi · ER · rural critical access

Community Health Service Inc. MoorheadMoorhead · 77 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56464, 56470 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Straight River →

Natural hazards in Straight River

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 33% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌵 Drought

0Does Straight River flood?no paid flood claims on record 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Straight River MapStraight River vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Straight River has cold winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -2°.

22° / 2°Winter

51° / 29°Spring

77° / 55°Summer

53° / 34°Fall

When is the first frost?Around Sep 25, with the last in spring around May 14.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Straight River

Nearest: Park Rapids Public LibraryPark Rapids · 6 miles · 41 hrs a week

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