Mankato is a city in Blue Earth and Nicollet counties. It is the county seat Blue Earth County,and is located along a large bend of the Minnesota River at its confluence with the Blue Earth River. Mankato is located in Blue Earth County and neighbored by its sister city across the Minnesota River, North Mankato, and completely encompasses the town of Skyline.

Mankato and North Mankato offer all the services you’d expect from a major metro, but with the charm and hospitality you can only get from a close-knit community.

Whether you’re enjoying Greater Mankato for a weekend or spending a lifetime, everything you need is right here.

And, should you ever want a “big city” fix, (if for no other reason than to remind you why you love Greater Mankato), Minnesota’s other Twin Cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul, are just an hour up the road.

Mankato is a major regional center that has been designated as the 14th Most Livable Micropolitan City in the Nation. The City of Mankato is renowned for great parks and trails. Rivers, lakes, ravines, bluffs, natural prairies and forested areas offer breathtaking landscapes and provide a scenic backdrop for an area steeped in historic significance. At the same time, Mankatoans enjoy the peace of mind and quality of life often associated with smaller towns.

The city blends activities for all ages and interest levels. Mankato’s civic center has hosted nationally touring ice shows, music concerts and theatre productions as well as supporting local events. Recreational opportunities abound in the Mankato area for most sports or interests for every season of the year.

A variety of health care choices are available in Mankato. Education is central to the area’s quality of life and economy. Mankato Area Public Schools offers lifelong learning opportunities for children and adults with available programs ranging from pre-Kindergarten through post-graduate studies. Mankato has been named as one of the nation’s 100 Best Communities for Young People by America’s Promise. The Youth Voice in Local Government Program, reduced-fee bus rides and bike racks on buses were all key city contributions.

Additionally, post-secondary opportunities include Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato; Minnesota State University, Mankato; Rasmussen Business College, Mankato; and South Central College, North Mankato.

Mankato welcomes you and looks forward to providing you with high quality, cost-effective services.

Housing Cost

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $162,845

Demographics

Population in July 2007: 35,881. Mankato covers 15.2 square miles. It sits at an elevation 830 feet above sea level.

Zip codes: 56001, 56002, 56003,56006 - Area code: 507

Weather

Mankato, MN climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and extremely cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 10's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 83.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 2.40 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 23 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Mankato is 33.42 Inches. Summer months tend to be wetter than winter months. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 5.60 Inches.

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