North Mankato, Minnesota
North Mankato is a city of 14,211 people in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
Why visit North Mankato
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 38 parks and trails, 49 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Minnesota State University, Mankato, Mount Kato, Adolph O. Eberhart House and Charles Chapman House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 6°F, and about 39 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in North Mankato
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About North Mankato
North Mankato is a city in Nicollet and Blue Earth Counties, Minnesota, United States. The population was 14,275 at the 2020 census. North Mankato is situated on the north bank of the Minnesota River, across from the larger city of Mankato.
From the Wikipedia article North Mankato, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Minnesota State University, Mankato
School · 3.3 mi
Public comprehensive university in Mankato, Minnesota
Mount Kato
Ski area · 3.6 mi
American winter sports facility in Minnesota
Maya Ḣe Sápa
Scenic view · 1.6 mi
The name of this hill means "Black Bluff" in the Dakota language.
Museums and landmarks21
Adolph O. Eberhart House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
House in Minnesota, United States
Charles Chapman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
House in Minnesota, United States
Federal Courthouse and Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Courthouse in Mankato, Minnesota, United States
First National Bank of Mankato
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Building in Mankato, Minnesota, United States
J.R. Brandrup House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
House in Mankato, Minnesota
Lorin Cray House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Mankato Public Library and Reading Room
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Former library building in Minnesota, United States
Mankato Union Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic railway station in Mankato, Minnesota, United States
Old Main
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic building at Minnesota State University, Mankato, USA
Renesselaer D. Hubbard House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Seppman Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Place in Minnesota listed on National Register of Historic Places
William Irving House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
House in Mankato, Minnesota
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds38
Sibley Park
Park · 1.6 mi
Park in Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States
Washington Park
Park · 2.5 mi
Set between Washington Street and East Mulberry Street, Washington Park was originally a depot for the Minnesota Valley Railroad Company...
26 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes49
River Rock Coffee & Tea
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.2 mi
607 South Front Street, Mankato
Mo-Sa 07:00-16:00; Su 08:00-16:00
Number 4
Restaurant · 2.2 mi
124 East Walnut Street
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Plaza Jalisco
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
1123 Range Street, North Mankato
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Caribou Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
1661 Commerce Drive, North Mankato
Mo-Fr 05:30-20:00; Sa-Su 06:00-20:00
Pagliai's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.2 mi
524 South Front Street
Mo off; Tu-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.3 mi
930 North Riverfront Drive, Mankato
Roadhouse 169 Bar & Grill
Bar and pub · 1.8 mi
1006 North River Drive, North Mankato
Mo-Tu 09:00-24:00, We-Th 09:00-01:00, Fr-Sa 09:00-02:00, Su 10:00-24:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
1715 Lor Ray Drive, North Mankato
Alpine Bistro
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Soup, Sandwich, Pastry · 2.2 mi
530 North Riverfront Drive, Mankato
37 more on the map.
Where to stay8
Churches and places of worship7
First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.4 mi
525 Grant Avenue, North Mankato
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 2.3 mi
421 North 2nd Street, Mankato
New Creation World Outreach Church
Church · Nondenominational · 1.7 mi
1124 North River Drive, North Mankato
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.6 mi
304 Monroe Avenue, North Mankato
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries33
Healthcare3
Map of North Mankato
177 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 6°F | 1.0 in | 8.2 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 9°F | 0.8 in | 6.9 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 22°F | 1.9 in | 7.4 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 3.3 in | 1.6 in |
| May | 69°F | 47°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 59°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 37°F | 2.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 25°F | 1.6 in | 5.9 in |
| Dec | 29°F | 13°F | 1.1 in | 8.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mankato (2 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
Blue Earth County has had 13 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)
- 2018-09-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-11-02: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mankato Regional Airport (MKT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Mankato 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- New Ulm 23 mi northwest, about 37 min by car
- Faribault 39 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Fairmont 43 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Northfield 47 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Chaska 49 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Albert Lea 50 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lakeville 52 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Chanhassen 52 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Eden Prairie 54 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 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
- North Mankato Public School, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Central College North Mankato Campus, Lucas NoBigDeal, CC BY-SA 4.0
- North Mankato Public School addition, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- North Mankato Public School SW, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mankato Federal Courthouse & Post Office, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mankato Public Library, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2009-0805-MN-Mankato-HubbardHouse, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- First National Bank of Mankato, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Main and Annex, Randomeditor1000, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2009-0805-Mankato-UnionDepot, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- 2009-0805-MN-Mankato-CrayHouse, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- 2009-0805-MN-Mankato-FirstPresby, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- 2009-0805-MN-Mankato-Mankato-JRBrandrupHouse, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- EberhartHouseMankatoMN, Anon a mouse Lee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BlueEarthCo2006-09-16, Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Blue Earth County History Center and Museum-Main entrance and garden, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Central College entrance, Paul2520, CC BY 4.0
- Minnesota River Trail, Mankato in Spring (41078780101), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Sick of Sarah performing, South Central Minnesota Pride 2008, Randy Stern, CC BY 2.0
- Vendor booths, South Central Minnesota Pride 2008, Randy Stern, CC BY 2.0
- MC of Pride, South Central Minnesota Pride 2008, Randy Stern, CC BY 2.0
- Bhangra dancers, South Central Minnesota Pride 2008, Randy Stern, CC BY 2.0
- Beer booth area, South Central Minnesota Pride 2008, Randy Stern, CC BY 2.0
- Land of Memories Park, Winter in Mankato, Minnesota (25819714407), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- South Central Minnesota Pride 2019, Mankato, MN-01, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RCPE MNAU, Mankato, Minn. - 50059932876, chief_huddleston, CC BY 2.0
- RCPE MNAU, Mankato, Minn. - 50059932876 (RCPE 3452), chief_huddleston, CC BY 2.0
- William Irving House 2, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tire tracks in the snow, winter road in Mankato, Minnesota (39981048084), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Charles Chapman House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mankato, Minnesota, Wikideas1, CC0
- Mankato Train Sunrise, Minnesota in Winter (39981181704), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota, McGhiever, CC BY 4.0
- RCPE MMNAU, Mankato, chief_huddleston, CC BY 2.0
- RCPE MMNAU, Mankato (RCPE 3430), chief_huddleston, CC BY 2.0
- South Central Minnesota Pride 2021, Mankato, MN-02, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Central Minnesota Pride 2021, Mankato, MN-01, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Childrens Museum of Southern Minnesota, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Central Minnesota Pride 2019, Mankato, MN-02, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mankato, Minnesota downtown, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
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