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A town of 1,026. Healthier than 89% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,026
−35.8% since 2010
Median home value
$480K
Census ACS
Household income
$85K
median
Median age
52.1
years
Jobs based here
187
A commuter town
What makes Dahlgren stand out
The 2 things Dahlgren does most differently from other towns.
A shrinking town
Dahlgren has shrunk 35.8% since 2010
1,331 people in 2010; 1,026 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Dahlgren’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Dahlgren. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 89% of U.S. towns
Dahlgren beats the Minnesota average on 12 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
AHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Minnesota
12 better20 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Dahlgren | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.9% | 7.5% |
Ridgeview Medical Center
6.8 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
88th
percentile among MN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Schools
Dahlgren’s public schools outperform 88% of Minnesota districts
The public schools Dahlgren’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 88% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
ASchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWMetro East Union Level 4 | K–8 | 14 | Not graded |
| SWMetro East Union Reflections | K–6 | 4 | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MN on state tests and graduationAll 2 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Dahlgren
Most working residents leave Dahlgren for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Eden Prairie (12%), Chaska (10%) and Minneapolis (8%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Dahlgren1%
Eden Prairie12%
Chaska10%
Minneapolis8%
Chanhassen6%
17 mi
median commute distance
187
jobs based in Dahlgren
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Dahlgren 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.
52″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–26°
Spring35–55°
Summer60–80°
Fall39–57°
Oct 5
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 36% of U.S. communities.
36risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
15
paid flood claims since 1979
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Outdoors
1.3% of Dahlgren is conserved land
2.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
1.3%conserved
1.3%
conserved · 291 of 22,135 acres
2.0 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Carver Highlands Wildlife Management Area | 1.2 mi | 126 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Small town
1,026 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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About Dahlgren
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, US
Dahlgren is an unincorporated community in Dahlgren Township, Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located along Highway 212 at Carver County Road 43 near Chaska and Cologne.
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- Elevation
- 974 ft