Deerfield township, Minnesota
Deerfield township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Deerfield township is a geographic entity located in Steele County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 528. The land area covers 35.55 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 528 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs | ±15.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 170 | ±31 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 184 | ±37 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 170 | ±31 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 14 | ±16 |
| Median Home Value | $350,000 | ±$60,579 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $97,222 | ±$10,151 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,547 | ±$9,310 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% | ±1.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 10 | ±8 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | ±3.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 284 | ±60 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.2% | ±7.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF DEERFIELD
GUS Population: 526 (2024)
ID: 168448
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
6148 NW 50TH ST, OWATONNA MN 55060
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GUS Population: 37,434 (2024)
ID: 184136
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 890, OWATONNA MN 55060-0890
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | FARIBAULT, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | FARIBAULT, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | OWATONNA, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | 09-12 | FARIBAULT, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | FARIBAULT, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | FARIBAULT, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | FARIBAULT, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-08 | FARIBAULT, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | FARIBAULT, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | FARIBAULT, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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St Olaf College
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College | 22.9 mi away | 1520 St Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN, 55057-1098 |
5077862222
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OWATONNA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 105 N ELM AVENUE, OWATONNA, MN, 55060 |
(507) 444-2460
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Carleton College
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College | 23.4 mi away | One North College Street, Northfield, MN, 55057 |
5072224000
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WASECA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 408 N STATE ST, WASECA, MN, 56093 |
(507) 835-2910
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FARIBAULT: BUCKHAM MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 11 DIVISION STREET EAST, FARIBAULT, MN, 55021 |
(507) 334-2089
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WATERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 210 E PAQUIN ST, WATERVILLE, MN, 56096 |
(507) 362-8462
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ELYSIAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.1 mi away | 132 MAIN STREET EAST, ELYSIAN, MN, 56028 |
(507) 267-4411
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JANESVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.6 mi away | 102 W SECOND, JANESVILLE, MN, 56048 |
(507) 234-6605
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KENYON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.3 mi away | 709 2ND STREET, KENYON, MN, 55946 |
(507) 789-6821
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NEW RICHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.4 mi away | 119 S BROADWAY, NEW RICHLAND, MN, 56072 |
(507) 465-3708
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at OWATONNA, MN US, located 6.3 miles from Deerfield township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.2° | 5.1° | 13.7° | 0.87" | 9.5" |
| February | 26.8° | 9.2° | 18.0° | 0.89" | 10.2" |
| March | 39.6° | 21.8° | 30.7° | 1.99" | 6.8" |
| April | 55.3° | 34.2° | 44.8° | 3.18" | 2.6" |
| May | 67.7° | 46.6° | 57.1° | 4.61" | 0.5" |
| June | 78.3° | 58.0° | 68.1° | 5.28" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.7° | 62.0° | 71.8° | 4.79" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.4° | 59.6° | 69.5° | 4.84" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.8° | 51.4° | 62.1° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.7° | 37.9° | 48.3° | 2.48" | 0.3" |
| November | 41.6° | 25.1° | 33.3° | 1.65" | 3.1" |
| December | 27.9° | 12.7° | 20.3° | 1.08" | 11.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford city | City | 4.6 mi | — |
| Owatonna city | City | 6.4 mi | — |
| Warsaw CDP | CDP | 7.4 mi | — |
| Morristown city | City | 7.5 mi | — |
| Waseca city | City | 9.6 mi | — |
| Faribault city | City | 10.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2714715256. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.