Corcoran, Minnesota
Corcoran is a city of 7,302 people in Hennepin County, Minnesota, founded in 1858.
Why visit Corcoran
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 30 parks and trails, 13 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Burschville School, Hagel Family Farm and Hidden Meadows Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 4°F.
Weather in Corcoran
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Corcoran
Corcoran is a rural city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 6,185 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Corcoran, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks7
Burschville School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
One-room school in Corcoran, Minnesota
Hagel Family Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Human settlement in Rogers, Minnesota, United States of America
Hanover Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Pierre Bottineau House
Museum · 6.9 mi
Historic house museum in Maple Grove, Minnesota
Parks, trails and playgrounds30
Hidden Meadows Park
Park · 3.6 mi
9100 Ranier Lane North, Maple Grove
Mo-Su 06:00-23:00
Maple Grove Forest Preservation Area B
Hiking and trails · 4.9 mi
Mo-Su 06:00-23:00
Shamrock Golf Course
Golf course · 2.6 mi
19625 Larkin Road, Corcoran
18 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes13
Choo Choo Restaurant
Restaurant · 4.6 mi
160 Railway Street West, Loretto
Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 09:00-20:00
1 more on the map.
Where to stay3
History
Corcoran was settled in 1855, and was organized on May 11, 1858. The city it is 1921 Patrick B. Corcoran, the first schoolteacher, merchant, and postmaster of the town. Patrick B. Corcoran was originally from Ireland, but moved to the United States in 1847, and to Hennepin County in 1855. The city of Corcoran was incorporated on December 4, 1948.
From the History section of Corcoran, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship10
Immanuel United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 3.4 mi
10025 Brockton Lane North, Corcoran
Church of the Open Door
Church · Nondenominational · 4.6 mi
9060 Zanzibar Lane North, Maple Grove
Hope Community Church
Church · Nondenominational · 2.4 mi
19951 Oswald Farm Road, Corcoran
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Minnesota Excellence In Learning Ac
School · 4.6 mi
9060 Zanzibar Lane, Maple Grove
Healthcare1
Map of Corcoran
94 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F | 4°F | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 28°F | 7°F | 0.9 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 20°F | 1.2 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 33°F | 2.9 in |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 59°F | 4.3 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 50°F | 4.2 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 37°F | 2.6 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 24°F | 1.6 in |
| Dec | 28°F | 12°F | 1.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Delano (11 mi away), rain and snow from Maple Grove 1.8 Ne, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hennepin County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-11-02: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-07-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-07-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-06-07: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Crystal Airport (MIC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Rogers 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Maple Grove 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Plymouth 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- St. Michael 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Champlin 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Albertville 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Brooklyn Park 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- New Hope 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Otsego 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Crystal 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hanover Bridge, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS038-E-9859 - View of Minnesota, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS015-E-26927 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS006-E-29390 - View of Wisconsin, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-37548 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Ambystoma tigrinum 50946329, Mathew Zappa, CC BY 4.0
- Goats 4 Sale (229038544), Tony Webster from Portland, Oregon, United States, CC BY 2.0
- SolitarySandpiper, Polinova, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burschville School 2, McGhiever, CC BY 4.0
- Burschville School 1, McGhiever, CC BY 4.0
- ISS034-E-58502 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS032-E-23511 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-42028 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-59567 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS006-E-29391 - View of Illinois, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Hagel Family Farm 2, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hagel Family Farm 1, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hagel Family Farm 3, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hagel Farm 1, Elkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Loram headquarters aerial, Medina, Minnesota, August 2024, Bspor.88, CC0
- Loram railgrinders aerial, September 2024, Bspor.88, CC0
- Best Literary Translations, Igwatala, CC0
- Houses in the Suburbs - Maple Grove, Minnesota (39756741524), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Rurburbs (1907908137), Tony Webster from Portland, Oregon, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Edgewater Estates - Winter in Maple Grove, Minnesota - Suburban Houses (40423461672), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Maple Grove Police Department Squad Car (37078972256), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bank Drive-Up Teller Lanes - TCF Bank (Now Huntington Bank) 16450 County Rd 30 Maple Grove Minnesota, Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- Eagle Brook Church construction aerial, Plymouth, Minnesota, August 2024, Bspor.88, CC0
- Maple Grove, Minnesota - Suburban Homes (26596346938), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Abandoned Brick Building - Rogers, Minnesota (38980605194), Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
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