Janesville, Minnesota
Janesville is a city of 2,378 people in Waseca County, Minnesota, founded in 1856.
Why visit Janesville
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Janesville Free Public Library.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 5°F, and about 52 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Janesville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Janesville
Janesville is a city in Waseca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,421 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 2,462 in 2024.
From the Wikipedia article Janesville, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Janesville Free Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Janesville, Minnesota, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes3
Where to stay1
History
The city of Janesville was established in 1856. A post office called Janesville has been in operation since 1858. The city was named for Mrs. Jane Sprague, an early settler. Janesville was incorporated in 1870. Janesville contains two properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Hofmann Apiaries established in 1907 and the 1912 Janesville Free Public Library.
From the History section of Janesville, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Janesville
26 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22°F | 5°F | 1.3 in | 10.7 in |
| Feb | 26°F | 9°F | 1.2 in | 10.8 in |
| Mar | 39°F | 22°F | 2.2 in | 9.0 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 35°F | 3.3 in | 3.0 in |
| May | 68°F | 48°F | 4.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 59°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 61°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 59°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 50°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 37°F | 2.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 24°F | 1.9 in | 5.8 in |
| Dec | 28°F | 12°F | 1.5 in | 11.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr (10 mi away), 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
Waseca County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2024-06-28: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-12: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-11-02: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-07-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mankato Regional Airport (MKT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Eagle Lake 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Mankato 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- North Mankato 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- St. Peter 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Owatonna 24 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Faribault 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
- Dundas 33 mi northeast, about 53 min by car
- Northfield 35 mi northeast, about 57 min by car
- Belle Plaine 35 mi north, about 56 min by car
- Albert Lea 36 mi southeast, about 59 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
- 2009-0805-MN-Janesville, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- Janesville, Minnesota, Wikideas1, CC0
- 2009-0805-JanesvilleFreePubLib, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- ISS062-E-151311 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS044-E-46961 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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