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Deerfield

A township of 117 people in Cass County, Minnesota
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Map of Deerfield: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land16%3,582 of 22,810 acres
Trails2.1 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves3named on the map

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

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About Deerfield

Township in Minnesota, United States
117Population
35.9 sq miArea
1,483 ftElevation

Deerfield Township is a township in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 117 as of the 2020 census. Deerfield Township was named for the large population of deer within its borders.

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4better than MN·13worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

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St. Josephs Area Health ServicesPark Rapids · 22.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Scenic Rivers Health ServicesNorthome · 72.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 56435 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Deerfield →

Natural hazards in Deerfield

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 17% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Deerfield →

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Deerfield has cold winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 0°.

22° / 4°Winter
51° / 30°Spring
77° / 56°Summer
52° / 35°Fall
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Nearest: Pine River Public LibraryPine River · 12.7 miles · 31 hrs a week
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