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Spring Lake

A township of 3,478 people in Scott County, Minnesota
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Map of Spring Lake: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land1.8%331 of 18,115 acres
Trails2.9 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves395 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

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About Spring Lake

Township in Minnesota, United States
3,464Population
32.1 sq miArea
1,027 ftElevation

Spring Lake Township is a township in Scott County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,464 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Spring Lake for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Minneapolis (10%), Prior Lake (8%) and Burnsville (7%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Minneapolis
10%
Prior Lake
8%
Burnsville
7%
Bloomington
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Spring Lake →

Health in Spring Lake

A−

Health Grade A−

Healthier than 83% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

6better than MN

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

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Care nearby

St. Francis Regional Medical CenterShakopee · 7.5 mi · ER
Jordan Dental ClinicJordan · 7.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55372, 55352 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Spring Lake →

Natural hazards in Spring Lake

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.

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

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Spring Lake has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 40 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 10°Winter
55° / 35°Spring
80° / 60°Summer
57° / 39°Fall
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Nearest: Prior Lake Branch LibraryPrior Lake · 3.9 miles · 46 hrs a week
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