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A township of 93 people in Marshall County, Minnesota

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Map of Wright: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk

Conserved land6.6%1,505 of 22,927 acres

Trails4.0 mi0.1 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves3named on the map

1Florian Wildlife Management Area1.6 mi of trails · 1,115 acres

2Wright Wildlife Management Area390 acres

3Florian Park100 acres

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About Wright

Township in Minnesota, United States

93Population

36.1 sq miArea

991 ftElevation

Wright Township is a township in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 126 at the 2000 census. Wright Township was organized in 1884.

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Health in Wright

Compared with Minnesota

2better than MN·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits all close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs all close

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What stands out

80.4%More adults treating high blood pressureMN 76.1% · better 87.4%More adults getting cholesterol checkedMN 85.3% · better 8%More adults with heart diseaseMN 5.9% · worse

Care nearby

North Valley Health CenterWarren · 17.5 mi · ER · rural critical access

Community Health Service Inc. - GraftonGrafton · 38.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56758, 56713, 56757 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Wright →

Natural hazards in Wright

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🔥 Wildfire

0Does Wright flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 26 declared for Marshall County MapWright vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Wright has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -4°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

18° / 0°Winter

51° / 29°Spring

78° / 54°Summer

52° / 33°Fall

How much snow does Wright get?About 44 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Sep 26, with the last in spring around May 15.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+2.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Wright

Nearest: Warren: Godel Memorial LibraryWarren · 17.1 miles · 35 hrs a week

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Wright Wanger Nelson Park West Valley Foldahl

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