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NorcrossMN

A town of 51, settled in 1881.

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Is Norcross a good place to live?

100% of households live in a home they own in Norcross, above both Minnesota’s towns (75%) and U.S. towns (73%). Norcross has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

51 people, and everyone knows the way

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

Nearby towns
Getting set up

Moving to Norcross: who provides what

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

The full setup list →
PowerOtter Tail Power11.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNorcross water system3 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Norcross’ trash rules yet
SchoolsHerman-Norcross 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 hereGrant County CourthouseGrant County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code5627456274 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 Norcross.

Climate

The climate in Norcross brings snowy winters and pleasant summers

The midsummer high in Norcross is 82°F.

43″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter5–23°
Spring32–54°
Summer58–80°
Fall35–56°
Oct 9
typical first frost
May 1
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

Compared with most of Minnesota and the rest of the country, more of Norcross’ adults have high blood pressure

Among 272 Minnesota towns, just 7 have a lower share of adults who binge drink than Norcross. 14% of Norcross adults have diabetes. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Norcross is ahead of Minnesota on 3 and behind on 12.

NorcrossMinnesota townsU.S. towns
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)39%31%35%
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)14%10%12%
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)15%18%16%
Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES)30%30%36%
32 measures vs. Minnesota
3 better17 too close to call12 worse
What stands outNorcrossMN
Fewer binge drinkers15.3%17.8%
More adults treating high blood pressure82.8%76.1%
More adults with heart disease9.3%5.9%
Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services
13.4 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health

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

Natural hazards

Natural hazards: moderate risk in Norcross, mostly inland flooding

Households in Norcross have drawn federal disaster aid in 3 declared disasters, most recently in 2023. Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in 54% of U.S. communities. FEMA puts 52% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 20% to cold waves.

46risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
46Moderate riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
3
federal disasters paid out here

FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Outdoors

1.5% of Norcross is conserved land

In 1 park or preserve, walkers have 0.1 miles of trail. One park or preserve covers 5 acres in Norcross.

1.5%conserved
NorcrossMinnesota townsU.S. towns
Miles of trail per square mile0.1 miles per square mile0.50.4
Conserved land1.5%4.7%4.3%
1.5%
conserved · 15 of 1,000 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
Biggest places to walkTrailsAcres
1. Norcross City Park—5

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Norcross

16pages on Norcross
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Norcross; the nearest are

About Norcross

City in Minnesota, United States

Norcross is a city in Grant County, Minnesota, United States, along the Mustinka River. The population was 52 at the 2020 census.

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

Area
1.6 sq mi
Elevation
1,040 ft
ZIP code
56274
Area code
320

Questions about Norcross

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Norcross, MN a good place to live?

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