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McKinnon

A township of 24 people in Foster County, North Dakota

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Conserved land36%8,277 of 22,902 acres

Trails27 mi0.7 mi per sq mi

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Health in McKinnon

Compared with North Dakota

11better than ND·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 3▼ 8 close Habits all close Care 5▲ 2 close Mind 1▲ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

6.4%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethND 10.8% · better 7.5%Fewer adults facing food insecurityND 10.7% · better 11%More adults who have had cancerND 8.2% · worse

Care nearby

Carrington Health CenterCarrington · 18.3 mi · ER · rural critical access

Family Healthcare Valley CityValley City · 44.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58455, 58443 · CMS · HRSAHealth in McKinnon →

Natural hazards in McKinnon

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves💨 Strong wind🌊 Inland flooding

0Does McKinnon flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 20 declared for Foster County MapMcKinnon vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in McKinnon

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McKinnon has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to -1°, and about 35 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

21° / 3°Winter

51° / 29°Spring

79° / 55°Summer

54° / 32°Fall

How much snow does McKinnon get?About 35 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Sep 28, with the last in spring around May 12.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.4° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near McKinnon

Nearest: Carrington City LibraryCarrington · 20.6 miles · 31 hrs a week

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