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Cascade

A township of 2,826 people in Olmsted County, Minnesota
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Conserved land0.4%28 of 7,332 acres
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Parks & preserves210 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Cascade

Township in Minnesota, United States
2,837Population
17.5 sq miArea
1,037 ftElevation

Cascade Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,183 at the 2000 census. Cascade Township was organized in 1859, and named after Cascade Creek.

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Most working residents leave Cascade for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Rochester (78%), Minneapolis (2%) and St. Paul (1%). Half commute less than 5 miles.

Rochester
78%
Minneapolis
2%
St. Paul
1%
Stewartville
1%
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Health Grade A

Healthier than 86% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

4better than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Mayo Clinic Hospital RochesterRochester · 5.1 mi · ER
Community Health Service Inc. - RochesterRochester · 2.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55901, 55906, 55960 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Cascade →

Natural hazards in Cascade

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Cascade has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 52 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

27° / 9°Winter
55° / 34°Spring
80° / 58°Summer
58° / 37°Fall
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Nearest: Rochester - MainRochester · 5 miles · 61 hrs a week
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