Deerfield TownshipMN
A town of 123.
Is Deerfield Township a good place to live?
40% of residents live below the poverty line in Deerfield Township, above both the Minnesota town median (7%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Only 5 of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Deerfield Township. 16% of the land in Deerfield Township is conserved, above both the Minnesota town median (4.7%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Foothills State Forest, at 6,373 acres. Deerfield Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
123 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Deerfield Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Deerfield Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
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Deerfield Township faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 83% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Deerfield Township has set aside 15.7% of its land for conservation
2.1 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves. Deerfield Township’s trail density is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Foot Hills State Forest | 1 mi | 3,599 |
| 2. Foothills State Forest | 0.7 mi | 6,373 |
| 3. Badoura State Forest | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Deerfield Township
Deerfield Township has cold winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Deerfield Township is 79°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Deerfield Township stands out in Minnesota and nationally, with fewer of its adults who feel lonely
26% of adults feel lonely in Deerfield Township. Among 272 Minnesota towns, just 4 have a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Deerfield Township. 21% of adults say their health is fair or poor in Deerfield Township.
| Deerfield Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 30% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 10% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 14% |
| What stands out | Deerfield Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer lonely adults | 26.4% | 31.2% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.5% | 76.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.1% | 5.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Deerfield Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Deerfield Township; the nearest are
About 6 of every 100 Deerfield Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Minnesota.
About Deerfield Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Deerfield Township is a township in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 117 as of the 2020 census. Deerfield Township was named for the large population of deer within its borders.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,483 ft
Questions about Deerfield Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Deerfield Township, MN a good place to live?
Deerfield Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.