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Deerwood, MN
City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
Population
710
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
477
ZIP codes
0
Deerwood and its ZIP codes
Deerwood at a glance
- Deerwood is about 6.6 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,981, 29% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,000 (32% below Minnesota) and median rent is $711 a month.
Local data for Deerwood, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Deerwood, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,981
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$225,000
Median rent
$711/mo
Homeownership
59.3%
Bachelor's or higher
27.0%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
17.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (231), Irish Americans (176), Norwegian Americans (68).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Crow Wing County. PPP loans are for Deerwood.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,346
31,145 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,191
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$600M
FY 2026, $9,081 per person
How people get to work
Deerwood, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled17.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Deerwood, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
707
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
88
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 0°F
31.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Deerwood, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Deerwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CuyunaCity | 2.9 mi | 3.2 |
| CrosbyCity | 3 mi | 3 |
| IrontonCity | 4.6 mi | 1.4 |
| TrommaldCity | 5.7 mi | 3.7 |
| RivertonCity | 7.2 mi | 0.8 |
| AitkinCity | 10 mi | 3 |
| GarrisonCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| MerrifieldCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| CrosslakeCity | 16 mi | 25.8 |
| BrainerdCity | 16 mi | 12.1 |
| Breezy PointCity | 18 mi | 11.7 |
| NisswaCity | 19 mi | 10.8 |
| BaxterCity | 20 mi | 18.9 |
| Pequot LakesCity | 20 mi | 16.4 |
| VinelandCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 9.3 |
| Manhattan BeachCity | 21 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Deerwood, MN in?
- Deerwood is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Deerwood, MN?
- About 710 people live in Deerwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Deerwood?
- Nearby places include Cuyuna (2.9 mi), Crosby (3 mi), Ironton (4.6 mi), Trommald (5.7 mi), Riverton (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023