Janesville, Minnesota
City · Population 2,462 · #239 in Minnesota
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About Janesville
Janesville, MN is a small town located in southern Minnesota, home to 2,462 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Janesville is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.54 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,599 residents per square mile.
📰 Janesville News Today
- Elaine Stensrud Obituary Aug 13, 2026 Dennis Steffel Omtvedt Funeral and Cremation Service · Aug 13
- Obituary for Eugene R. "Gene" Gerdts woodlandhillsfh.com · Jul 9
- Brittney S. Moniz Obituary May 13, 2026 Peterson Kraemer Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc. · May 23
- Andrew "Andy" Phillip Arnoldt Legacy obituary · Apr 24
- Mayor of Janesville passes away KEYC News Now · Apr 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Janesville Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Janesville — but the Minnesota one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Voyager Valley Teepee · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Janesville
- Born Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Eastwood Estates Park reviews ★
- Janesville Community Gardens · Garden reviews ★
- Lakeview Park reviews ★
- Linde Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Northwood Park reviews ★
- Oelke Park reviews ★
- Quade Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Rolling Acres Park and Green Space reviews ★
- Veterans Memorial Park reviews ★
- Willard and Lois Manthey Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Janesville
- JANESVILLE-WALDORF-PEMBERTON EL.EM.
- JANESVILLE-WALDORF-PEMBERTON SEC
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,462
Rank in state#239 of 855
Land area1.54 sq mi
Density1,599/sq mi
Coordinates44.1198, -93.7097