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Dakota County, located in the southeastern part of the state of Minnesota, encompasses a diverse range of attractions and natural beauty. The region is well known for its wide array of parks and recreational facilities, including the Lebanon Hills Regional Park and the Dakota Woods Dog Park. Visitors and residents can also explore historic sites such as the Dakota City Heritage Village and the Schaar's Bluff Trailhead, offering a glimpse into the area's past. Annual events like the Dakota County Fair and the Northern Spark art festival draw crowds from near and far, adding to the county's vibrant cultural scene.

Dakota County (MN) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villagesNot available
Population3,000 people
Area5 sq mi
Density600 /sq mi
Altitude700 ft
GDP$150 million
Median Household Income$50,000
Poverty rate10%
Unemployment rate4%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher)30%
Crime rate2%

Environmental risk in Dakota County, MN

Overall riskRelatively Moderate
Expected Annual LossRelatively Moderate
Social VulnerabilityVery Low
Community ResilienceVery High
Avalanche RiskNot Applicable
Coastal Flooding RiskNot Applicable
Cold Wave RiskRelatively High
Drought RiskVery Low
Earthquake RiskVery Low
Hail RiskRelatively High
Heat Wave RiskRelatively High
Hurricane RiskNot Applicable
Ice Storm RiskRelatively Moderate
Landslide RiskRelatively Moderate
Lightning RiskRelatively Moderate
Riverine Flooding RiskRelatively Moderate
Strong Wind RiskVery High
Tornado RiskRelatively High
Tsunami RiskNot Applicable
Volcanic Activity RiskNot Applicable
Wildfire RiskVery Low
Winter Weather RiskRelatively Moderate

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

Dakota County administration contact details

Dakota County administration contact details1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033
County seatHastings
Phone number(651) 438-8100
Official websitehttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us
County auditorDan Rogness
County commissionerMike Slavik (Chair)

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Find below the complete list of cities and towns in Dakota County:

  • EAGAN

    Eagan is a City in Dakota county with -75 000 inhabitants.

  • BURNSVILLE

    Burnsville is a City in Dakota county with -75 000 inhabitants.

  • APPLE VALLEY

    Apple Valley is a City in Dakota county with -50 000 inhabitants.

  • LAKEVILLE

    Lakeville is a City in Dakota county with -50 000 inhabitants.

  • INVER GROVE HEIGHTS

    Inver Grove Heights is a City in Dakota county with -30 000 inhabitants.

  • SOUTH ST. PAUL

    South St. Paul is a City in Dakota county with -30 000 inhabitants.

  • WEST ST. PAUL

    West St. Paul is a City in Dakota county with -20 000 inhabitants.

  • HASTINGS

    Hastings is a City in Dakota county with -20 000 inhabitants.

  • ROSEMOUNT

    Rosemount is a City in Dakota county with -15 000 inhabitants.

  • FARMINGTON

    Farmington is a City in Dakota county with -15 000 inhabitants.

  • MENDOTA HEIGHTS

    Mendota Heights is a City in Dakota county with -15 000 inhabitants.

  • LILYDALE

    Lilydale is a City in Dakota county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • SUNFISH LAKE

    Sunfish Lake is a City in Dakota county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • VERMILLION

    Vermillion is a City in Dakota county with -500 inhabitants.

  • HAMPTON

    Hampton is a City in Dakota county with -500 inhabitants.

  • RANDOLPH

    Randolph is a City in Dakota county with -500 inhabitants.

  • MENDOTA

    Mendota is a City in Dakota county with -500 inhabitants.

  • COATES

    Coates is a City in Dakota county with -500 inhabitants.

  • MIESVILLE

    Miesville is a City in Dakota county with -500 inhabitants.

  • NEW TRIER

    New Trier is a City in Dakota county with -500 inhabitants.

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