Sciota Township is a township in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 460 at the 2020 census. The ghost town of Lewiston was located in the township.

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Most working residents leave Sciota for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Northfield (35%), Minneapolis (6%) and Lakeville (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Northfield

35%

Minneapolis

Lakeville

Burnsville

0%Work in townlive and work in Sciota 14 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 54Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Sciota

Compared with Minnesota

12better than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▲ 7 close Habits 1▲ 3 close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind 1▲ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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6.8%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethMN 8.9% · better 7.5%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityMN 9.3% · better

Care nearby

Northfield HospitalNorthfield · 6.9 mi · ER

Odhc ShakopeeShakopee · 29 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55057, 55065 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Sciota →

Natural hazards in Sciota

Moderate

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

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

0Does Sciota flood?no paid flood claims on record 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Sciota MapSciota vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Sciota

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Sciota 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 Sciota 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 →

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Nearest: Northfield Public LibraryNorthfield · 6 miles · 61 hrs a week

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