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Mora Minnesota
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Mora, Minnesota

Mora is a city of 3,732 people in Kanabec County, Minnesota, founded in 1882.

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Population3,732 +6.9% since 2019
CountyKanabec County
Elevation1,010 ft 308 m
Founded1882
Land area5.2 sq mi
ZIP code55051
Nearest airportGrantsburg Municipal Airport (GTG) 30 mi

Why visit Mora

Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 8 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.

Highlights include Paradise Community Theater and Kanabec County Courthouse.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 0°F, and about 52 inches of snow fall in a normal year.

About Mora

Mora is a city and the county seat of Kanabec County, Minnesota. It is at the junction of Minnesota highways 23 and 65 and is along the Snake River. The population was 3,665 at the 2020 census.

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

Things to do1

Paradise Community Theater

Cinema and theater · 0.4 mi

237 South Union Street, Mora

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Museums and landmarks2

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Kanabec County Courthouse

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places

County courthouse in Mora, United States of America

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Kanabec History Center

Museum · 0.9 mi

Tu-Sa 10:00-16:30

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Parks, trails and playgrounds1

Library Park

Park · 0.4 mi

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Restaurants and cafes8

Pizza Hut

Restaurant · Pizza

360 South Highway 65, Mora

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Chins Garden Resturant

Restaurant

220 mn - 65, Mora

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Sportmen's Cafe

Cafe

67 State Highway 65, Mora

05:00-21:00

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Crystal Bar & Grill

Bar and pub

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Downtown Deli

Cafe

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El Jalisco Bar & Grill

Bar and pub

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McDonald's

Fast food · Burger · 0.4 mi

500 Highway 65, Mora

Mo-Su 05:00-23:00

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Hardee's

Fast food · Burger

240 Highway 65 South, Mora

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History

Mora was platted in 1882 by Myron Kent. The city was named after Mora, Sweden, when Israel Israelson suggested his hometown's name in Dalarna County, Sweden. The post office opened on February 27, 1883. Kent was Mora's first postmaster.

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

Where to stay1

Churches and places of worship3

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Shopping2

Gas and EV charging2

Schools, colleges and libraries6

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Healthcare1

Map of Mora

27 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

0°20°40°60°80°January: 0.7 in of rainFebruary: 0.8 in of rainMarch: 1.6 in of rainApril: 2.5 in of rainMay: 3.8 in of rainJune: 4.3 in of rainJuly: 4.7 in of rainAugust: 4.2 in of rainSeptember: 3.3 in of rainOctober: 2.9 in of rainNovember: 1.6 in of rainDecember: 1.2 in of rainJanuary: 21°FFebruary: 26°FMarch: 39°FApril: 53°FMay: 67°FJune: 76°FJuly: 80°FAugust: 78°FSeptember: 70°FOctober: 56°FNovember: 39°FDecember: 26°FJanuary: 0°FFebruary: 4°FMarch: 18°FApril: 31°FMay: 43°FJune: 54°FJuly: 58°FAugust: 56°FSeptember: 47°FOctober: 35°FNovember: 22°FDecember: 9°FJFMAMJJASOND
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Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan21°F0°F0.7 in10.3 in
Feb26°F4°F0.8 in10.7 in
Mar39°F18°F1.6 in8.3 in
Apr53°F31°F2.5 in4.3 in
May67°F43°F3.8 in0.0 in
Jun76°F54°F4.3 in0.0 in
Jul80°F58°F4.7 in0.0 in
Aug78°F56°F4.2 in0.0 in
Sep70°F47°F3.3 in0.0 in
Oct56°F35°F2.9 in0.4 in
Nov39°F22°F1.6 in5.4 in
Dec26°F9°F1.2 in12.6 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mora Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$52,535median household income
$171,800median home value
$788median monthly rent
43.2median age
16.7%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
60.7%of homes are owner-occupied
26.4 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1819%18 to 3421%35 to 6432%65 and over28%

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

Disaster history

Kanabec County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.

  • 2022-08-09: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2018-09-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
  • 2011-07-28: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
  • 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Grantsburg Municipal Airport (GTG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 30 miles away.

  • Milaca 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
  • Hinckley 20 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
  • Cambridge 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
  • Isanti 27 mi south, about 43 min by car
  • North Branch 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
  • Foley 33 mi southwest, about 54 min by car
  • East Bethel 36 mi south, about 59 min by car
  • Chisago City 39 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
  • Elk River 40 mi south, about 1 h by car
  • Andover 43 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car

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

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