Greenfield, Minnesota
Greenfield is a city of 2,894 people in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Why visit Greenfield
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 7 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Ames-Florida House, Burschville School and Lake Rebecca Park Reserve.
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.
Weather in Greenfield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Greenfield
Greenfield is a city in northwestern Hennepin County, Minnesota. It has a population of 2,903 residents, according to the 2020 United States census, and is located 26.5 miles northwest of Minneapolis. It is part of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Greenfield, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Ames-Florida House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
House
Burschville School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
One-room school in Corcoran, Minnesota
Hanover Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes7
Choo Choo Restaurant
Restaurant · 3.8 mi
160 Railway Street West, Loretto
Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 09:00-20:00
Where to stay2
History
Before Greenfield was a town, the area was originally known as Greenwood Township. According to the Minnesota Historical Society, Greenfield became incorporated on March 14, 1958.
From the History section of Greenfield, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Map of Greenfield
38 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F | 4°F | 0.7 in | 7.9 in |
| Feb | 28°F | 7°F | 0.8 in | 9.9 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 20°F | 1.5 in | 6.8 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 33°F | 2.7 in | 4.4 in |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 59°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 37°F | 2.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 24°F | 1.6 in | 6.2 in |
| Dec | 28°F | 12°F | 1.0 in | 9.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Delano (5 mi away), rain and snow from Rockford, 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, 17 miles away.
- Hanover 5 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Corcoran 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Delano 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- St. Michael 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Rogers 8 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Buffalo 10 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Albertville 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Maple Grove 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Plymouth 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Otsego 12 mi north, 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
- Burschville School 1, McGhiever, CC BY 4.0
- Hanover Bridge, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ames-Florida House 4, Elkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
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