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Douglas

A township of 748 people in Dakota County, Minnesota
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Conserved land1.1%246 of 21,659 acres
Trails5.5 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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About Douglas

Township in Minnesota, United States
748Population
33.9 sq miArea
945 ftElevation

Douglas Township is a township in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 748 at the 2020 census. Douglas Township was organized in 1858, and named for Stephen A. Douglas, a United States Senator from Illinois. Its town hall is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 61 and state highways 20 and 50.

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Most working residents leave Douglas for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Hastings (8%), St. Paul (7%) and Eagan (6%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Hastings
8%
St. Paul
7%
Eagan
6%
Cannon Falls
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Douglas →

Health in Douglas

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3better than MN·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

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Mayo Clinic Health System - Cannon FallsCannon Falls · 7.2 mi · ER · rural critical access
Mn Community Care - La ClinicaSaint Paul · 26.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55009, 55033, 55031 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Douglas →

Natural hazards in Douglas

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

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Douglas →

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Douglas 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.

27° / 10°Winter
55° / 35°Spring
80° / 60°Summer
58° / 39°Fall
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Nearest: Cannon Falls LibraryCannon Falls · 5.4 miles · 37 hrs a week
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