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Ashland

A township of 308 people in Dodge County, Minnesota
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Conserved land0.4%102 of 23,659 acres
Trails2.1 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Ashland

Township in Minnesota, United States
308Population
37.4 sq miArea
1,306 ftElevation

Ashland Township is a township in Dodge County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 367 at the 2000 census. Ashland Township was organized in 1858.

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Most working residents leave Ashland for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Rochester (32%), Dodge Center (25%) and Owatonna (4%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Rochester
32%
Dodge Center
25%
Owatonna
4%
Hayfield
2%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Ashland →

Health in Ashland

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≈Just like Minnesota

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

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Nothing stands out: Ashland tracks Minnesota closely.

Care nearby

Owatonna HospitalOwatonna · 18.6 mi · ER
Community Health Service Inc. - RochesterRochester · 21.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55927, 55940, 55944 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Ashland →

Natural hazards in Ashland

37
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
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Ashland has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 53 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 9°Winter
54° / 34°Spring
79° / 58°Summer
57° / 37°Fall
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Nearest: Dodge Center Public LibraryDodge Center · 3.9 miles · 42 hrs a week

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