Nowthen, Minnesota
Nowthen is a city of 4,538 people in Anoka County, Minnesota, founded in June 30, 2008.
Why visit Nowthen
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Elk River Water Tower, Henry G. Leathers House, Shawn Acres Park and Flat Point Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 4°F, and about 36 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Nowthen
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Nowthen
Nowthen is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 4,536 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Nowthen, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks7
Elk River Water Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.7 mi
Water tower in Minnesota, United States
Henry G. Leathers House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic house in St. Francis, Minnesota
Riverside Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Historic former hotel in St. Francis, Minnesota
Sparre Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Nowthen Historic Town Hall
Monument and historic site · 1.8 mi
19800 Nowthen Boulevard Northwest, Nowthen
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes6
Where to stay1
History
The city was formerly known as Burns Township until June 30, 2008, when it was incorporated as the city of Nowthen. The drive toward incorporation started at the township's annual meeting in March 2007, when residents decided to incorporate in order to prevent annexation by other nearby cities. The name originated from an unincorporated community named Nowthen near the intersection of County Roads 5 and 22 within the former township. "Nowthen" was coined by the town's first postmaster, James Hare, who had the habit of saying "Now, then" in conversation.
From the History section of Nowthen, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship5
Nowthen Alliance Church
Church · Alliance · 1.8 mi
19653 Nowthen Boulevard Northwest, Nowthen
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Saints Online Middle School
School · 5.2 mi
4111 Ambassador Blvd Nw, Saint Francis
Map of Nowthen
58 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22°F | 4°F | 0.8 in | 8.2 in |
| Feb | 28°F | 7°F | 0.8 in | 7.3 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 18°F | 1.7 in | 6.3 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 32°F | 3.0 in | 2.4 in |
| May | 69°F | 44°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 56°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 58°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 49°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 36°F | 3.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 24°F | 1.7 in | 5.3 in |
| Dec | 27°F | 11°F | 1.1 in | 6.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Elk Rvr (8 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
Anoka County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-06-07: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2001-05-16: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Flood)
- 2000-10-20: Mn - Carlos Edge Fire Complex - 10/19/2000 (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Crystal Airport (MIC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- Ramsey 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Elk River 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Andover 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Anoka 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Otsego 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- East Bethel 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Dayton 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Champlin 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Coon Rapids 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Rogers 13 mi southwest, about 21 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
- Water Tower 3, ElkRiverCommunications, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rum River Inn, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- H. G. Leathers House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sparre Barn 1, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sparre Barn, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS054-E-51063 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS054-E-51064 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS015-E-16829 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS054-E-50212 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS054-E-50211 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS008-E-15279 - View of Iowa, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS059-E-38310 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-40509 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-91927 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-91928 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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