Norwood Young America, Minnesota
Norwood Young America is a city of 3,849 people in Carver County, Minnesota, founded in 1997.
Why visit Norwood Young America
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails and 3 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Young America City Hall and Johann Schimmelpfennig Farmstead.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 4°F, and about 52 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Norwood Young America
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About Norwood Young America
Norwood Young America is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States, located about 40 miles west of Minneapolis. The city was formed in 1997 from the merging of two formerly independent cities, Norwood and Young America, which had been founded in the 19th century. The population was 3,863 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Norwood Young America, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Young America City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Rathaus in Norwood Young America, United States of America
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Johann Schimmelpfennig Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Building in Benton Township, United States of America
Winter Saloon
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic building in Minnesota, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes3
Churches and places of worship1
Norwood Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Church building in Norwood Young America, United States of America
History
Young America was platted in 1856 and incorporated on March 4, 1876. Originally named Farmington, this was quickly changed to Florence, and then finally Young America in 1863. The town was named for "the vigor and progressiveness of the young people of the United States". Norwood was platted in 1872 and incorporated in 1881. The origins of the town's name are unclear, supposedly it is "named by Mr. Slocum, an early banker there, for an eastern relative or friend of his wife."
Norwood Young America was formed on January 1, 1997 when Norwood and Young America merged. The city has been called by the abbreviation NYA, but is often simply called either Norwood or Young America.
From the History section of Norwood Young America, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Norwood Young America
18 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 | 0.8 in | 7.8 in |
| Feb | 27°F | 7°F | 0.9 in | 11.4 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 19°F | 1.7 in | 8.0 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 33°F | 3.2 in | 4.0 in |
| May | 68°F | 44°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 60°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 36°F | 2.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 24°F | 1.6 in | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 28°F | 12°F | 1.3 in | 16.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chaska 2Nw (14 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
Carver County has had 10 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)
- 2014-07-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2011-05-10: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2010-10-13: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 23 miles away.
- Cologne 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Waconia 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Mayer 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Lester Prairie 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Glencoe 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Belle Plaine 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Victoria 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Carver 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Chaska 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Minnetrista 15 mi northeast, about 25 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
- Norwood Methodist Episcopal Church, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Norwood Young America Watertower - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- N Reform St ^ W Wilson St - Norwood Young America, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Norwood Young America, Minnesota Water Tower (28065903070), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2009-0713-YoungAmericaCH, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- 2012-0814-Schimmelpfennig, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- Highway 212 at Reform Street - panoramio (1), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Highway 212 at Reform Street - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Church of the Ascension - panoramio (11), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Winter Saloon 2016, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Church of the Ascension - panoramio (6), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Church of the Ascension - panoramio (10), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Church of the Ascension - panoramio (4), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Church of the Ascension - panoramio (9), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Church of the Ascension - panoramio (2), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Church of the Ascension - panoramio (3), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Church of the Ascension - panoramio (8), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Church of the Ascension - panoramio (7), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Church of the Ascension - panoramio (5), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Church of the Ascension - panoramio (1), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Church of the Ascension - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- TC&W 30th Anniversary Special, Bongards, Minn, chief_huddleston, CC BY 2.0
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