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Cedar Lake

A township of 3,061 people in Scott County, Minnesota
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Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
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Cedar Lake is an unincorporated community in Cedar Lake Township, Scott County, Minnesota, United States, near New Prague and Elko New Market. The community is located along Scott County Road 23 near 250th Street East.

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Most working residents leave Cedar Lake for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Minneapolis (9%), Shakopee (7%) and New Prague (7%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Minneapolis
9%
Shakopee
7%
New Prague
7%
Bloomington
5%
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Health Grade A−

Healthier than 85% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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9better than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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Mayo Clinic Health System New PragueNew Prague · 6.2 mi · ER · rural critical access
Jordan Dental ClinicJordan · 9.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55020, 56071, 55372 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Cedar Lake →

Natural hazards in Cedar Lake

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Moderate

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

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🌪️ Tornadoes
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Cedar Lake has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 40 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: Elko New Market Branch LibraryElko New Market · 6.1 miles · 23 hrs a week
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