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Sylvan

A township of 2,982 people in Cass County, Minnesota
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Conserved land9%1,982 of 21,898 acres
Trails3.7 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2665 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Sylvan

Unincorporated community in Minnesota, US
1,207 ftElevation

Sylvan is an unincorporated community in Sylvan Township, Cass County, Minnesota, United States. It is located between Pillager and Baxter along State Highway 210 (MN 210), near 24th Avenue SW.

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Living in Sylvan

Health in Sylvan

B+

Health Grade B+

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

Compared with Minnesota

4worse than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Essentia Health St. Joseph's Medical CenterBrainerd · 9.4 mi · ER
Scenic Rivers Health ServicesFloodwood · 81.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56473, 56401 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Sylvan →

Natural hazards in Sylvan

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 47% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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School Grade B

The public schools Sylvan’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 64% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictCentral Lakes Adventure SchoolSchools1

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Nearest: Brainerd Public LibraryBrainerd · 9.5 miles · 49 hrs a week
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