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Tara

A township of 72 people in Traverse County, Minnesota
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Conserved land3.3%773 of 23,145 acres
Trails6.2 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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About Tara

Township in Minnesota, United States
72Population
36.4 sq miArea
1,070 ftElevation

Tara Township is a township in Traverse County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 126 at the 2000 census.

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Compared with Minnesota

1better than MN·14worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Essentia Health Holy Trinity HospitalGraceville · 3.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. - WillmarWillmar · 75.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56236, 56240 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Tara →

Natural hazards in Tara

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Tara →

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Tara has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

24° / 6°Winter
54° / 32°Spring
80° / 58°Summer
57° / 36°Fall
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Nearest: Graceville Public LibraryGraceville · 3.1 miles · 23 hrs a week
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