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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.

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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)

Dakota County, MN Sheriff's Office and Jail Information

Number of prisons1
Jail namesDakota County Jail
Sheriff office address1580 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033
Sheriff office phone number651-438-4700
Inmate search informationTo locate an inmate, visit the Dakota County Sheriff's website and use the online inmate search feature. You can search by first and last name. Alternatively, contact the jail directly for assistance.
Clerk of Court nameBrian Jones
Clerk of Court address1560 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033

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

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

counties surrounding Dakota

Scott 23.2 milesRamsey 23.9 milesRice 24.7 miles
Goodhue 24.8 milesWashington 26.9 milesHennepin 30.6 miles

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