Granite Falls
City in Minnesota, United States
Overview
Granite Falls, Minnesota, is a charming small town situated along the banks of the scenic Minnesota River. Rich in history and surrounded by natural beauty, it offers a friendly community atmosphere and easy access to state parks. Visitors will find a relaxing pace, historic buildings, and opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
4,450
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
44.81°, -95.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,825
Local Cost
$1,150
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
7.5°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
-8.2°C
Record High
42.0°C
Record Low
-40.3°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
669 mm
Internet Speed
347 Mbps
Upload
61 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
21.0
Airport
GDB
Distance
6 km
Explore
Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.