Communities
Scott is outlined by the Minnesota River in the Minnesota River Valley, a 332-mile tributary of the Mississippi River. Over the years — especially in the previous decade or so— our communities have grown leaps and bounds, and we’re proud of how we come together to celebrate, collaborate, and create a well-loved place to call home. We’ve gathered up a few of our great places, so please, make yourself at home.
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
First inhabited by the Mdewakanton and Wahpeton Santee Sioux (Dakota) Indians, Scott is home to the sovereign Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux.
Belle Plaine
Small-town charm positioned in a rolling riverbank landscape between the Twin Cities and Mankato.
Elko New Market
Living the quiet life in the fastest growing MN city in the past decade, just a hop and a couple of skips south of the Twin Cities metro.
Jordan
Tucked into the wooded bluffs and rolling hills with nearly 100 acres of park space, not to mention home to the Jordan Brewers.
New Prague
A quaint downtown with shops galore and the Farmhouse Market, an innovative 24/7 grocery store, make this community shine bright.
Prior Lake
55 parks and home to Scott’s most-known body of water, and home to our largest employer, Mystic Lake.
Savage
15,000 people pop by Dan Patch Days every year, hosted by the city that grew from 4,000 to 29,000 in less than 2 decades.
Shakopee
Farmers Market? Music and entertainment? Yep, check the boxes, as well as a great place to stroll downtown and chat with your neighbors.
Townships
Scott’s townships and unincorporated communities round out the places within the county. As you see, our mix of communities includes vibrant personality and a blend of neighborhoods have a knack for balancing suburban and rural vibes (and so many backroads to explore!).
Community Resources
Are you relocating? Maybe you’ve lived here for decades and yet feeling a tad out of touch? Whatever the case, Scott’s got plenty of resources available to help in just about any circumstance you could think of. Check out a few below.
Scott County CDA
The CDA helps low- to moderate-income families build self-sufficiency and advances possibilities for economic growth.
SCALE
The Scott County Association for Leadership and Efficiency (SCALE) is a partnership of the cities and communities throughout the county.
FISH
Families and Individuals Sharing Hope (FISH) is a group of representatives of the faith community, local government and education entities, nonprofits, and businesses that rally together to answer needs throughout our community.
