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A town of 1,883. Healthier than 78% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,883
+3.7% since 2010
Median home value
$638K
Census ACS
Household income
$148K
median
Median age
50.8
years
Jobs based here
692
Balanced
What makes Denmark stand out
The thing Denmark does most differently from other towns.
Denmark’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Denmark. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
Denmark beats the Minnesota average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
A−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Minnesota
8 better22 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Denmark | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.4% | 9.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.5% | 8.5% |
M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital
11 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
72nd
percentile among MN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Denmark has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
41″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–26°
Spring35–55°
Summer60–80°
Fall39–57°
Oct 19
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Denmark
Most working residents leave Denmark for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are St. Paul (14%), Minneapolis (11%) and Woodbury (5%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Denmark1%
St. Paul14%
Minneapolis11%
Woodbury5%
Cottage Grove4%
20 mi
median commute distance
692
jobs based in Denmark
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Outdoors
5.8% of Denmark is conserved land
22 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
5.8%conserved
5.8%
conserved · 1,121 of 19,334 acres
22 mi
of trails · 0.7 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Afton State Park | 11.8 mi | 772 |
| 2. St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park | 7.2 mi | 677 |
| 3. Lost Valley Prairie SNA | 1.3 mi | 319 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
49
paid flood claims since 1978
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
About Denmark
Township in Minnesota, United States
Denmark Township is a township in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,801 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Basswood Grove is located within Denmark Township. Denmark Township was organized in 1858.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,801
- Area
- 30 sq mi
- Elevation
- 892 ft
Denmark’s neighbors
7 towns share a border with Denmark.
CliftonHastingsCottage GrovePrescottAftonNiningerRavennaDenmark