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Watab

A township of 3,433 people in Benton County, Minnesota
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Conserved land3.3%475 of 14,249 acres
Trails4.7 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1138 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Watab

Unincorporated community in Minnesota, US
1,043 ftElevation

Watab is an unincorporated community in Watab Township, Benton County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located near the junction of River Road and 75th Street. Nearby places include Sauk Rapids, Sartell, and Rice.

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Living in Watab

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Most working residents leave Watab for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are St. Cloud (33%), Sauk Rapids (8%) and Sartell (8%). Half commute less than 10 miles.

St. Cloud
33%
Sauk Rapids
8%
Sartell
8%
Waite Park
6%
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Health in Watab

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

≈Just like Minnesota

No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.

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Care nearby

Centracare - St. Cloud HospitalSaint Cloud · 7.9 mi · ER
North Metro ClinicCoon Rapids · 57.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56367, 56379 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Watab →

Natural hazards in Watab

82
Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 82% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
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Climate in Watab

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Watab has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

24° / 6°Winter
54° / 33°Spring
79° / 58°Summer
56° / 36°Fall
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Nearest: St. Cloud Public LibrarySt. Cloud · 9.1 miles · 57 hrs a week
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