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Traverse

A township of 301 people in Nicollet County, Minnesota
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Most working residents leave Traverse for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are St. Peter (25%), Mankato (23%) and North Mankato (8%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

St. Peter
25%
Mankato
23%
North Mankato
8%
Nicollet
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Traverse →

Health in Traverse

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2better than MN·7worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

River's Edge Hospital & ClinicSt. Peter · 4.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Open Door Health CenterMankato · 13.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 56082 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Traverse →

Natural hazards in Traverse

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Traverse →

Climate in Traverse

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Traverse has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 38 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 10°Winter
55° / 35°Spring
80° / 60°Summer
58° / 38°Fall
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Nearest: St. Peter Public LibrarySaint Peter · 5 miles · 49 hrs a week
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