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Deerfield

A township of 542 people in Steele County, Minnesota
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Map of Deerfield: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land2.3%524 of 22,841 acres
Trails0.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves3named on the map
1Swan Wildlife Management Area238 acres
2Prairie Rose Wildlife Management Area116 acresDirections
3Pawek Wildlife Management Area2 acres

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About Deerfield

Township in Minnesota, United States
542Population
35.9 sq miArea
1,119 ftElevation

Deerfield Township is a township in Steele County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 693 at the 2000 census.

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Most working residents leave Deerfield for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Owatonna (49%), Faribault (10%) and Rochester (4%). Half commute less than 9 miles.

Owatonna
49%
Faribault
10%
Rochester
4%
Waseca
2%
0%Work in townlive and work in Deerfield 9 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 74Jobs based herea commuter town
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Deerfield →

Health in Deerfield

Compared with Minnesota

1worse than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs all close
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What stands out

12.3%More older adults who have lost all their teethMN 8.9% · worse

Care nearby

Owatonna HospitalOwatonna · 8.4 mi · ER
Open Door Health CenterMankato · 31.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55049, 55060, 56093 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Deerfield →

Natural hazards in Deerfield

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
0Does Deerfield flood?no paid flood claims on recordNoneDisasters that paid out hereof 15 declared for Steele CountyMapDeerfield vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating
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Deerfield has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 10°Winter
55° / 34°Spring
80° / 59°Summer
57° / 37°Fall
How much snow does Deerfield get?About 44 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 6, with the last in spring around May 5.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →
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Nearest: Owatonna Public LibraryOwatonna · 7.1 miles · 48 hrs a week
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MeridenClinton FallsBlooming GroveMedfordWarsaw Deerfield Meriden Clinton Falls Blooming Grove Medford Warsaw
SMeriden EClinton Falls WBlooming Grove EMedford NWarsaw
Where Deerfield residents work nearby:Medford 1%Clinton Falls 1%Work & commute →
Compare side by side:Deerfield vs MeridenDeerfield vs Clinton FallsDeerfield vs Blooming GroveDeerfield vs MedfordDeerfield vs Warsaw

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