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Wolf Lake
A city of 71 people in Minnesota
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About Wolf Lake
City in Minnesota, United States71Population
0.3 sq miArea
1,575 ftElevation
Wolf Lake is a city in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 71 at the 2020 census.
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Town numbers
ZIP code56593
Area code218
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Health in Wolf Lake
Compared with Minnesota
1better than MN·12worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
St. Josephs Area Health ServicesPark Rapids · 15.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. MoorheadMoorhead · 66 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56464, 56544 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Wolf Lake →
Natural hazards in Wolf Lake
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 47% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Wolf Lake →
Climate in Wolf Lake
Full climate →Wolf Lake has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -1°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
21° / 2°Winter
51° / 29°Spring
77° / 55°Summer
52° / 34°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Wolf Lake →
Libraries near Wolf Lake
See all →Nearest: Park Rapids Public LibraryPark Rapids · 15.7 miles · 41 hrs a week
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