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Marshan

A township of 1,381 people in Dakota County, Minnesota

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

Conserved land3.2%702 of 21,887 acres

Trails7.9 mi0.2 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves3508 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

1Hastings Sand Coulee Scientific and Natural Area2.1 mi of trails · 243 acres Directions

2Chimney Rock Scenic and Natural Area0.1 mi of trails · 71 acres Directions

3Hastings Wildlife Management Area0.2 mi of trails · 40 acres

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About Marshan

Township in Minnesota, United States

1,153Population

34.5 sq miArea

823 ftElevation

Marshan Township is a township in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,153 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Marshan for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Hastings (21%), St. Paul (10%) and Minneapolis (5%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Hastings

21%

St. Paul

10%

Minneapolis

5%

Eagan

4%

1%Work in townlive and work in Marshan 20 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 162Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Marshan

A⁻

Health Grade A−

Healthier than 77% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

7better than MN·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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

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9.1%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMN 11.4% · better 7.5%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityMN 9.3% · better 24.8%More adults with arthritisMN 22.3% · worse

Care nearby

Mayo Clinic Health System - Cannon FallsCannon Falls · 12.7 mi · ER · rural critical access

Mn Community Care - La ClinicaSaint Paul · 22 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 55033 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Marshan →

Natural hazards in Marshan

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 44% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

4Does Marshan flood?paid flood claims since 1997 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 14 declared for Dakota County MapMarshan vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Marshan 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

How much snow does Marshan 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?+1.3° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Marshan

Nearest: Hastings: Pleasant Hill LibraryHastings · 5.8 miles

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Marshan Hastings Vermillion Ravenna Douglas

NHastings WVermillion NERavenna SDouglas

Where Marshan residents work nearby:Hastings 21%Work & commute →

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