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GenolaMN

A town of 72, platted in 1908.

Is Genola a good place to live?

Genola’s median age is 51.4 years, above both Minnesota’s towns (39.9 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Genola has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

72 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
Pierz TownshipPierzPierz TownshipPierzGenola
Getting set up

Moving to Genola: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Genola, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerMinnesota Power15.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterRich Prairie Sewer and Water DistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Genola’s trash rules yet
SchoolsPierz Public School DistrictWhich school depends on your addressNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.gov
Who runs elections hereMorrison County CourthouseMorrison County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code5636456364 100%Census 2020

EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.

The data

Ordered by what stands out in Genola.

Climate

Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Genola

Genola has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Genola’s July high is 81°F, against 82°F in Minnesota’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.

53″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter6–24°
Spring32–53°
Summer57–79°
Fall36–55°
Sep 29
typical first frost
May 10
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Natural hazards

Genola faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.

63risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
63High riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Health

How healthy Genola is

Genola beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 17% of adults smoke cigarettes in Genola.

GenolaMinnesota townsU.S. towns
Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES)17%14%14%
Feel lonely (CDC PLACES)30%30%33%
Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES)32%30%36%
Get no exercise (CDC PLACES)27%23%25%
32 measures vs. Minnesota
0 better24 too close to call8 worse
What stands outGenolaMN
More older adults who have lost all their teeth11.6%8.9%
More adults with COPD7%5.4%
More smokers16.9%13.1%
St. Gabriels Hospital
12 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

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Everything we know about Genola

16pages on Genola
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Genola; the nearest are

About Genola

City in Minnesota, United States

Genola ( jen-OH-lə) is a city in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 70 at the 2020 census.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Area
0.3 sq mi
Elevation
1,161 ft
Area code
320

Questions about Genola

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Genola, MN a good place to live?

Genola has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.