Pine Island, Minnesota
Pine Island is a city of 3,580 people in Goodhue County, Minnesota.
Why visit Pine Island
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails and 3 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Pine Island City Hall and Fire Station and Pine Island Golf Course.
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 Pine Island
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pine Island
Pine Island is a city in Goodhue and Olmsted counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Most of Pine Island is in Goodhue County, but a small part extends into Olmsted County, making that portion part of the Rochester metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,769.
From the Wikipedia article Pine Island, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Pine Island City Hall and Fire Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic building in Minnesota, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes3
Betty Sue's Better Brew Cafe
Restaurant · Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
301 Main Street North, Pine Island
Churches and places of worship6
History
Pine Island was platted in 1856. A post office has been in operation at Pine Island since 1856. The name of the town originates from an ancient Dakota language name Wazi Wíta (Island of Pines) originating from a cluster of pine trees at a bend in the river on the site of the modern-day town.
From the History section of Pine Island, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Map of Pine Island
34 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 | 10.5 in |
| Feb | 27°F | 7°F | 1.0 in | 9.5 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 21°F | 1.9 in | 6.2 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 34°F | 3.3 in | 3.3 in |
| May | 67°F | 46°F | 4.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 56°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 60°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 58°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 49°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 36°F | 2.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 42°F | 24°F | 1.8 in | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 28°F | 12°F | 1.2 in | 9.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Zumbrota Hcn (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
Goodhue County has had 11 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)
- 2016-11-02: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2012-07-06: 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, 21 miles away.
- Oronoco 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Byron 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Mantorville 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Kasson 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Rochester 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Dodge Center 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Kenyon 18 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Lake City 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Eyota 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Red Wing 26 mi north, about 43 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
- 2009-0528-PineIsland-downtownCH, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- Pine Island City Hall, McGhiever, CC BY 4.0
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