Mora, Minnesota facts for kids
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Mora
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Union Street in downtown Mora in May 2007
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"A City For All Seasons"
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kanabec |
| Named for | Mora, Sweden |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council Government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.42 sq mi (14.04 km2) |
| • Land | 5.16 sq mi (13.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,011 ft (308 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,665 |
| • Density | 709.72/sq mi (274.01/km2) |
| • Demonym | Moran |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55051
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-44044 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395396 |
| Website | ci.mora.mn.us |
Mora is a city in Minnesota, known for being the main town of Kanabec County. It is located where two important roads, Highway 23 and Highway 65, meet, and it is right by the Snake River. In 2020, about 3,665 people lived there.
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How Mora Began
Mora was officially planned out in 1882 by a person named Myron Kent. The city got its name from Mora, Sweden, a town in Dalarna County, Sweden. This name was suggested by Israel Israelson, who was from that Swedish town. Mora's post office opened on February 27, 1883, and Myron Kent became the first postmaster.
Where is Mora Located?
Mora is located about 72 miles north of the big cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul. It is also 52 miles northeast of St. Cloud and 91 miles southwest of Duluth. The city is situated along the Snake River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Mora covers a total area of about 5.27 square miles. Most of this area, about 5.00 square miles, is land, and 0.27 square miles is water.
How Many People Live in Mora?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 785 | — | |
| 1910 | 892 | 13.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,006 | 12.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,014 | 0.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,494 | 47.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,018 | 35.1% | |
| 1960 | 2,329 | 15.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,582 | 10.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,890 | 11.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,905 | 0.5% | |
| 2000 | 3,139 | 8.1% | |
| 2010 | 3,571 | 13.8% | |
| 2020 | 3,665 | 2.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Mora's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census showed that 3,665 people lived in Mora, making up 1,481 households.
Mora's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, there were 3,571 people living in Mora, with 1,513 households and 857 families. The city had about 714 people per square mile. There were 1,684 homes, with about 337 homes per square mile.
Most people in Mora were White (98.4%). A small number were African American (0.2%), Native American (0.3%), or from other races (0.3%). About 0.9% of people were from two or more races. People who identified as Hispanic or Latino made up 2.2% of the population.
- Out of 1,513 households:
- 28.1% had children under 18 living with them.
- 37.6% were married couples living together.
- 13.4% had a female head of household with no husband present.
- 5.6% had a male head of household with no wife present.
- 43.4% were not families.
- 37.8% of all households were people living alone.
- 20.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
- The average household had 2.21 people, and the average family had 2.87 people.
The average age in Mora was 39.6 years.
- 23.4% of residents were under 18.
- 8.4% were between 18 and 24.
- 23% were between 25 and 44.
- 23.3% were between 45 and 64.
- 21.8% were 65 years or older.
The city's population was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.
Transportation in Mora
Mora has its own airport, the Mora Municipal Airport. There is also a bus service called Timber Trails Transit that helps people get around Kanabec and Mille Lac counties.
Main Roads in Mora
These important roads pass through Mora:
Minnesota State Highway 23
Minnesota State Highway 65
Several county roads also serve as key routes in the city:
Kanabec County Road 1
Kanabec County Road 6
Kanabec County Road 27
Arts and Culture in Mora
Mora is famous for its giant Dala horse and a Mora clock. These landmarks celebrate the town's Swedish background. Mora is a "sister city" with Mora, Sweden, which is known for the Swedish Vasaloppet ski race. They became sister cities in 1972 when the Dala horse was first put up.
Every February, Mora hosts the Vasaloppet USA, which is the biggest cross-country skiing event in Minnesota. The city also holds the Snake River Canoe Race, the Mora Half-Marathon, and the Mora Bicycle Tour.
Who Works in Mora?
The city's 2022 financial report lists the top employers in Mora:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
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| 1 | Welia Health | 589 |
| 2 | Mora Public Schools | 354 |
| 3 | Commercial Plastics | 254 |
| 4 | Kanabec County | 217 |
| 5 | St. Clare Living Community | 125 |
| 6 | Coborns, Inc. | 121 |
| 7 | Lakes & Pines Community Action Council | 109 |
| 8 | Recovering Hope Treatment Center | 82 |
| 9 | OlymPak | 76 |
| 10 | RJ Mechanical | 76 |
What is Mora's Climate Like?
| Climate data for Mora, Minnesota, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1904–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 54 (12) |
59 (15) |
80 (27) |
94 (34) |
107 (42) |
101 (38) |
108 (42) |
104 (40) |
105 (41) |
91 (33) |
75 (24) |
59 (15) |
108 (42) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 40.7 (4.8) |
46.3 (7.9) |
60.6 (15.9) |
75.5 (24.2) |
85.4 (29.7) |
90.0 (32.2) |
91.0 (32.8) |
89.5 (31.9) |
85.5 (29.7) |
78.0 (25.6) |
59.9 (15.5) |
43.9 (6.6) |
93.2 (34.0) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 20.7 (−6.3) |
26.2 (−3.2) |
38.6 (3.7) |
53.1 (11.7) |
66.7 (19.3) |
75.8 (24.3) |
80.3 (26.8) |
78.4 (25.8) |
70.4 (21.3) |
56.1 (13.4) |
39.4 (4.1) |
26.1 (−3.3) |
52.7 (11.5) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 10.6 (−11.9) |
15.3 (−9.3) |
28.2 (−2.1) |
42.1 (5.6) |
55.0 (12.8) |
64.7 (18.2) |
69.2 (20.7) |
67.0 (19.4) |
58.7 (14.8) |
45.4 (7.4) |
30.9 (−0.6) |
17.5 (−8.1) |
42.0 (5.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 0.5 (−17.5) |
4.3 (−15.4) |
17.7 (−7.9) |
31.1 (−0.5) |
43.3 (6.3) |
53.5 (11.9) |
58.0 (14.4) |
55.6 (13.1) |
47.0 (8.3) |
34.7 (1.5) |
22.4 (−5.3) |
8.9 (−12.8) |
31.4 (−0.3) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −23.7 (−30.9) |
−18.2 (−27.9) |
−6.3 (−21.3) |
17.2 (−8.2) |
29.8 (−1.2) |
39.8 (4.3) |
46.8 (8.2) |
45.1 (7.3) |
31.0 (−0.6) |
20.7 (−6.3) |
3.4 (−15.9) |
−14.9 (−26.1) |
−26.2 (−32.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −48 (−44) |
−46 (−43) |
−35 (−37) |
−4 (−20) |
15 (−9) |
23 (−5) |
33 (1) |
27 (−3) |
13 (−11) |
4 (−16) |
−26 (−32) |
−52 (−47) |
−52 (−47) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.74 (19) |
0.85 (22) |
1.59 (40) |
2.51 (64) |
3.77 (96) |
4.35 (110) |
4.70 (119) |
4.17 (106) |
3.27 (83) |
2.92 (74) |
1.65 (42) |
1.16 (29) |
31.68 (804) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 10.3 (26) |
10.7 (27) |
8.3 (21) |
4.3 (11) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
5.4 (14) |
12.6 (32) |
52.0 (132) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 7.3 | 6.1 | 6.8 | 9.2 | 11.0 | 12.1 | 10.8 | 10.3 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 7.1 | 8.4 | 108.5 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 6.0 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 3.2 | 6.7 | 26.1 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Famous People From Mora
Many notable people have connections to Mora, including:
- Roger Crawford, a state representative.
- Bill Diessner, a state senator and doctor.
- Alice Frost, an actress.
- Gladys Nordenstrom, a composer of classical music.
- Henry Rines, who served as Minnesota's state treasurer and was a speaker in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
- Judy Soderstrom, a state representative and businesswoman.
- Dan Stevens, a state senator.
See also
In Spanish: Mora (Minnesota) para niños
