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.

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Living in Denmark

Work & commute in Denmark

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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.

St. Paul

14%

Minneapolis

11%

Woodbury

Cottage Grove

1%Work in townlive and work in Denmark 20 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 692Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Denmark →

Health in Denmark

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Health Grade A−

Healthier than 78% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

8better than MN·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 2▼ 9 close Habits all close Care 3▲ 4 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

8.9%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMN 11.4% · better 7.4%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityMN 9.3% · better 9.5%More adults who have had cancerMN 8.5% · worse

Care nearby

M Health Fairview Woodwinds HospitalWoodbury · 11 mi · ER

Mn Community Care - La ClinicaSaint Paul · 15.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55033, 55001 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Denmark →

Natural hazards in Denmark

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

49Does Denmark flood?paid flood claims since 1978 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 15 declared for Washington County MapDenmark vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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

Climate in Denmark

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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.

26° / 10°Winter

55° / 35°Spring

80° / 60°Summer

57° / 39°Fall

How much snow does Denmark get?About 41 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 19, with the last in spring around Apr 23.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 Denmark →

Libraries near Denmark

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Nearest: Prescott Public LibraryPrescott · 3.7 miles · 52 hrs a week

Famous people from DenmarkWriters, athletes, leaders and more who were born in Denmark.Meet them →

Where Denmark is

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