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Delano, Minnesota

Delano is a city of 6,942 people in Wright County, Minnesota, founded in 1876.

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Population6,942 +14.1% since 2019
CountyWright County
Elevation922 ft 281 m
Founded1876
Land area5.0 sq mi
ZIP code55328
Nearest airportMaple Lake Municipal Airport (MGG) 17 mi

Why visit Delano

Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 13 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Delano West 5, Delano Village Hall and District No. 48 School.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 4°F, and about 45 inches of snow fall in a normal year.

About Delano

Delano is a city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 6,484 at the 2020 census. It is on the outskirts of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Statistical Area.

From the Wikipedia article Delano, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do2

Delano West 5

Cinema and theater · 0.7 mi

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Rieder Homestead

Cinema and theater

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Museums and landmarks4

Delano Village Hall

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places

Former government building in Delano, Minnesota, United States

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District No. 48 School

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi

One-room schoolhouse in Franklin Township, Wright County, Minnesota

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Eagle Newspaper Office

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi

Historic commercial complex in Delano, Minnesota, United States

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Simon Weldele House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi

House in Delano, Minnesota, United States

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Parks, trails and playgrounds5

Barb King Inspiration Park

Park

100-112 Meadowlark Drive, Delano

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Central Park

Park · 0.6 mi

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Glenn and Arlene Litfin Nature Area

Park · 1.2 mi

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Stahlke Park

Park · 0.9 mi

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Westridge Hills

Playground · 0.7 mi

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Restaurants and cafes13

Carbone’s Pizzeria Bar & Grill

Restaurant · Pizza · 1.1 mi

1338 Babcock Boulevard East

Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00

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King House

Diner · American · 0.7 mi

725 Babcock Boulevard East, Delano

Mo-Su 10:00-21:00

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Daves Town Club

Bar and pub

138 North River Street, Delano

11:00-01:00

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American Legion Post 377

Bar and pub · American

240 Babcock Boulevard West, Delano

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Applebee's

Diner · American · 1.2 mi

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Baskin-Robbins

Ice cream · 1.2 mi

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Brickside Grill and Tap

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DQ Grill & Chill

Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger

403 West River Road, Delano

Mo-Su 11:00-22:00

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Subway

Fast food · Sandwich · 0.7 mi

625 Babcock Boulevard East, Delano

08:00-21:00

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Culver's

Fast food · Burger · 0.8 mi

Mo-Su 10:00-22:00

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McDonald's

Fast food · Burger · 1.3 mi

1490 Babcock Boulevard East, Delano

05:00-24:00

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Jimmy John's

Fast food · Sandwich · 1.2 mi

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History

Delano was platted in 1868, and named after Francis Roach Delano, a railroad official. A post office has been in operation at Delano since 1870. Delano was incorporated in 1876.

From the History section of Delano, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Churches and places of worship4

Gas and EV charging2

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Schools, colleges and libraries14

Healthcare2

Map of Delano

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Climate by month

0°20°40°60°80°January: 0.7 in of rainFebruary: 0.8 in of rainMarch: 1.5 in of rainApril: 2.7 in of rainMay: 4.1 in of rainJune: 4.6 in of rainJuly: 3.7 in of rainAugust: 4.0 in of rainSeptember: 3.3 in of rainOctober: 2.5 in of rainNovember: 1.6 in of rainDecember: 1.0 in of rainJanuary: 23°FFebruary: 28°FMarch: 40°FApril: 56°FMay: 68°FJune: 78°FJuly: 83°FAugust: 80°FSeptember: 72°FOctober: 58°FNovember: 41°FDecember: 28°FJanuary: 4°FFebruary: 7°FMarch: 20°FApril: 33°FMay: 46°FJune: 57°FJuly: 62°FAugust: 59°FSeptember: 50°FOctober: 37°FNovember: 24°FDecember: 12°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan23°F4°F0.7 in7.9 in
Feb28°F7°F0.8 in9.9 in
Mar40°F20°F1.5 in6.8 in
Apr56°F33°F2.7 in4.4 in
May68°F46°F4.1 in0.0 in
Jun78°F57°F4.6 in0.0 in
Jul83°F62°F3.7 in0.0 in
Aug80°F59°F4.0 in0.0 in
Sep72°F50°F3.3 in0.0 in
Oct58°F37°F2.5 in0.2 in
Nov41°F24°F1.6 in6.2 in
Dec28°F12°F1.0 in9.7 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Delano (1 mi away), rain and snow from Rockford, NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$109,946median household income
$375,200median home value
$964median monthly rent
37.4median age
48.0%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
77.4%of homes are owner-occupied
29.1 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1830%18 to 3415%35 to 6440%65 and over15%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Wright County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.

  • 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2014-07-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
  • 2011-05-10: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
  • 2010-03-19: Flooding (Flood)
  • 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Maple Lake Municipal Airport (MGG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.

  • Buffalo 10 mi north, about 17 min by car
  • St. Michael 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
  • Corcoran 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
  • Victoria 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
  • Waconia 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
  • Rogers 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
  • Albertville 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
  • Deephaven 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
  • Plymouth 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
  • Maple Grove 17 mi east, about 28 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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