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Castle Rock

A township of 1,502 people in Dakota County, Minnesota
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Conserved land1.3%297 of 22,288 acres
Trails3.1 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2198 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Castle Rock

Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
938 ftElevation

Castle Rock is an unincorporated community in Castle Rock Township, Dakota County, Minnesota, United States.

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ZIP code55010
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Most working residents leave Castle Rock for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Lakeville (9%), Farmington (9%) and Burnsville (6%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Lakeville
9%
Farmington
9%
Burnsville
6%
Eagan
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Castle Rock →

Health in Castle Rock

A−

Health Grade A−

Healthier than 84% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

11better than MN

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

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Care nearby

Northfield HospitalNorthfield · 9.6 mi · ER
United Family MedicineSaint Paul · 23.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55024, 55065, 55031 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Castle Rock →

Natural hazards in Castle Rock

46
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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Castle Rock has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 10°Winter
55° / 35°Spring
80° / 60°Summer
57° / 39°Fall
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Nearest: Farmington Community LibraryFarmington · 5 miles
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