Janesville
City in Minnesota, United States
Overview
Janesville, Minnesota blends classic Midwest friendliness with a lively local community vibe. It's a modestly sized city surrounded by lakes, parks, and a welcoming downtown with a strong sense of heritage. The town offers easy access to outdoor activities and a slower pace ideal for families and nature lovers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
65,615
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
44.12°, -93.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
81
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,245
Local Cost
$1,250
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
85
English
98
Temperature
7.7°C
Summer Avg
21.7°C
Winter Avg
-7.5°C
Record High
40.4°C
Record Low
-38.2°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
815 mm
Internet Speed
323 Mbps
Upload
43 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MKT
Distance
21 km
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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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.