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Walden

A township of 185 people in Pope County, Minnesota
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Conserved land6.3%1,419 of 22,636 acres
Trails0.8 mi0 mi per sq mi
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About Walden

Township in Minnesota, United States
185Population
35.6 sq miArea
1,099 ftElevation

Walden Township is a township in Pope County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 185 at the 2020 census. According to Warren Upham, Walden Township was probably named after Walden Pond.

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3worse than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.

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Stevens Community Medical CenterMorris · 11.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. - WillmarWillmar · 41.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56244, 56381, 56323 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Walden →

Natural hazards in Walden

72
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🧊 Hail
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School Grade A-

The public schools Walden’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 81% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

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Nearest: Hancock Community LibraryHancock · 6.2 miles · 16 hrs a week
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