Oronoco, Minnesota
Oronoco is a city of 1,679 people in Olmsted County, Minnesota, founded in 1854.
Why visit Oronoco
Townapedia lists 7 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Allis Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 4°F, and about 44 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Oronoco
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oronoco
Oronoco is a city in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States, along the Middle Fork of the Zumbro River. The population was 1,802 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Oronoco, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Allis Park
Park · 0.4 mi
Town park with canoe access, picnic table, and equipment from the old dam (washed out in 2015)
Restaurants and cafes3
Tilly's Bar & Grill
Diner · American · 0.6 mi
1155 Lake Shady Avenue South
Mo-Th, Su 11:00-23:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-01:00
Two Sisters Kitchen & Bar
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
1251 Cedar Center Ave
Tu, Su 08:00-20:00; We-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa, Su 08:00-22:00
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship2
History
The city was named by early settler Hector Galloway after the Orinoco, a large river in South America. A village was founded in 1854 and platted in 1855. The village incorporated as a city on March 6, 1968. Oronoco Township, which is adjacent on three sides, was organized in 1858. It is a bedroom community for nearby Rochester.
From the History section of Oronoco, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Map of Oronoco
26 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 | 1.0 in | 8.8 in |
| Feb | 27°F | 6°F | 1.1 in | 9.6 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 20°F | 2.1 in | 8.8 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 32°F | 3.6 in | 1.2 in |
| May | 68°F | 44°F | 4.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 54°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 58°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 55°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 47°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 34°F | 2.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 42°F | 23°F | 1.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 28°F | 11°F | 1.3 in | 12.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Byron 4North (7 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
Olmsted County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 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)
- 2010-10-13: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2010-07-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Tornado)
- 2007-08-23: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Rochester International Airport (RST) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Byron 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Rochester 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Mantorville 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Kasson 13 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Dodge Center 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Eyota 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Kenyon 23 mi west, about 38 min by car
- Lake City 24 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
- Hayfield 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
- Red Wing 29 mi north, about 47 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- TownHallOronocoMN, Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oronoco Park Pavilion, Molandfreak, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oronoco City Hall, Wikideas1, CC0
- Oronoco, Minnesota, Wikideas1, CC0
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