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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Living in Dahlgren

Work & commute in Dahlgren

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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.

Eden Prairie

12%

Chaska

10%

Minneapolis

Chanhassen

1%Work in townlive and work in Dahlgren 17 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 187Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Dahlgren →

Health in Dahlgren

Health Grade A

Healthier than 89% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

12better than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▲ 7 close Habits all close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind 1▲ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

8.7%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMN 11.4% · better 5.9%Fewer uninsured adultsMN 7.5% · better

Care nearby

Ridgeview Medical CenterWaconia · 6.8 mi · ER

Jordan Dental ClinicJordan · 7.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55322, 55318, 55315 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Dahlgren →

Natural hazards in Dahlgren

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 36% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

15Does Dahlgren flood?paid flood claims since 1979 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Dahlgren MapDahlgren vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Dahlgren →

Climate in Dahlgren

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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.

26° / 10°Winter

55° / 35°Spring

80° / 60°Summer

57° / 39°Fall

How much snow does Dahlgren get?About 52 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 5, with the last in spring around May 5.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.4° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Dahlgren →

Schools in Dahlgren

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School Grade A

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.

DistrictSouthwest Metro Intermediate 288Schools2

SWMetro East Union Level 4Elementary · Grades K–8 · 14 students SWMetro East Union ReflectionsElementary · Grades K–6 · 4 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MN. Ratings are from neighbors.