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Laketown

A township of 2,124 people in Carver County, Minnesota

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Map of Laketown: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk

Conserved land0.4%55 of 14,078 acres

Trails4.9 mi0.2 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves326 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

1Carver Park Reserve7 acres

2Lake Waconia Park3 acres Directions

3Reitz Lake Park1 acres

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About Laketown

Township in Minnesota, United States

1,966Population

30.4 sq miArea

974 ftElevation

Laketown Township is a township in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,966 as of the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Laketown for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Minneapolis (11%), Eden Prairie (11%) and Bloomington (6%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Minneapolis

11%

Eden Prairie

11%

Bloomington

6%

Edina

6%

1%Work in townlive and work in Laketown 18 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 548Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Laketown →

Health in Laketown

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Health Grade A

Healthier than 93% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

16better than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▲ 5 close Habits 1▲ 3 close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind 2▲ 3 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

8.3%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMN 11.4% · better 5.8%Fewer uninsured adultsMN 7.5% · better

Care nearby

Ridgeview Medical CenterWaconia · 3.1 mi · ER

Odhc ShakopeeShakopee · 11.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55387, 55318, 55375 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Laketown →

Natural hazards in Laketown

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

1Does Laketown flood?paid flood claims since 2014 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 13 declared for Carver County MapLaketown vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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

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Laketown has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 52 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 9°Winter

55° / 35°Spring

80° / 60°Summer

57° / 38°Fall

How much snow does Laketown get?About 52 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 5, with the last in spring around May 5.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Laketown is a college town

23%

of Laketown’s residents are enrolled in college. Crown College has about 623 students on campus.

23%How hard to get in?admission rate $26,672What does it cost?net price a year 45%Do students finish?graduation rate

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Libraries near Laketown

Nearest: Waconia Public LibraryWaconia · 3.1 miles · 46 hrs a week

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