Most working residents leave Randolph for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Hastings (8%), Cannon Falls (7%) and Northfield (5%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Hastings

Cannon Falls

Northfield

Eagan

4%Work in townlive and work in Randolph 17 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 180Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Randolph →

Health in Randolph

Compared with Minnesota

6better than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▲ 7 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 1▲ 3 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

2.5%Fewer adults who have had a strokeMN 3.1% · better 4.8%Fewer adults with heart diseaseMN 5.9% · better

Care nearby

Mayo Clinic Health System - Cannon FallsCannon Falls · 5.8 mi · ER · rural critical access

Mn Community Care - La ClinicaSaint Paul · 28 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Randolph · CMS · HRSAHealth in Randolph →

Natural hazards in Randolph

Moderate

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

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

0Does Randolph flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 14 declared for Dakota County

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

Climate in Randolph

Full climate →

Randolph has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

27° / 10°Winter

55° / 35°Spring

80° / 60°Summer

58° / 38°Fall

How much snow does Randolph get?About 41 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 10, with the last in spring around Apr 27.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.2° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Randolph →

Schools in Randolph

All Randolph schools →

B⁻

School Grade B-

The public schools Randolph’s kids attend trail 54% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictRANDOLPH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTSchools2

Randolph Elementary B+Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 445 students Randolph Secondary DHigh · Grades 7–12 · 430 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MN. Ratings are from neighbors.