Mora, MN

Mora, Minnesota

Mora, Minnesota, in Kanabec county, is 47 miles NE of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 62 miles N of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 3,193.

The People and Families of Mora

In Mora, about 49% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Mora live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in Mora. The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mora had a median family income of $40,577.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Mora ($600). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Mora Housing

About 65% of housing units in Mora are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Mora, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Mora, MN

Comparing Mora to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Mora Almanac

Mora Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Mora Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Mora residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Mora, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Mora Hospitals

KANABEC HOSPITAL
(Government - Local)
301 SOUTH HIGHWAY 65
(320) 679-1212
Emergency Service: Yes

Mora High Schools (2004)

MORA SEC.
400 MAP[E AVE. E.
320-679-6220
Serves 921 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

MORA ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM
400 MAPLE AVE. E.
320-679-6250
A Non-traditional School
Serves 31 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 38.8

Mora Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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