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Deerwood, MN

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Population
572
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,279 ft
Median Home Value
$225,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$711/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$62,981
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Deerwood

Deerwood is a quiet small town nestled in Minnesota's Cuyuna Range, right along the shores of Serpent Lake. Home to around 500 residents, it offers a relaxed lakeside lifestyle surrounded by thick hardwood forests and clear water. Outdoor recreation is a major draw, with easy access to boat launches, fishing spots, and the renowned mountain bike trails winding through the area. Families are served by the Crosby-Ironton school district.

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The community is mostly residential, but daily conveniences are right down the road. Neighboring Crosby and Ironton provide grocery stores, local dining, and medical clinics, with larger shopping centers nearby in Brainerd and Baxter. At the center of town stands the historic Deerwood Auditorium, which has hosted community events since the 1930s. It makes for a cozy, tight-knit home base for anyone who loves the outdoors.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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