Viola’s story
Viola in pictures
1 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
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A town of 553.
Population
553
−7% since 2010
Median home value
$440K
Census ACS
Household income
$112K
median
Median age
49.8
years
Jobs based here
55
A commuter town
Small town
553 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Ordered by what stands out in Viola. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 20% of U.S. communities.
20risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Viola
Most working residents leave Viola for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Rochester (56%), Eyota (5%) and Chatfield (5%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Viola0%
Rochester56%
Eyota5%
Chatfield5%
Winona2%
12 mi
median commute distance
55
jobs based in Viola
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Viola has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 45 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
45″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–26°
Spring34–55°
Summer58–79°
Fall37–57°
Oct 6
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Viola is
Viola beats the Minnesota average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
32 measures vs. Minnesota
5 better27 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Viola | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.8% | 8.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.9% | 11.4% |
Olmsted Medical Center
9.6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Outdoors
0.2% of Viola is conserved land
4.3 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
0.2%conserved
0.2%
conserved · 43 of 22,701 acres
4.3 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Great River Ridge State Trail | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Viola for work
Where Viola’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
55jobs based in Viola
0%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Viola
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
Viola is an unincorporated community in Viola Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. It is the site of a yearly Gopher Count festival, which began in 1874. The community is located along Olmsted County Road 2 (Viola Road) near 105th Avenue NE and Center Street. State Highway 42 (MN 42) and Olmsted County Road 24 are also in the immediate area. Nearby places include Eyota, Elgin, and Rochester. The North Fork of the Whitewater River flows through the community.
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- Elevation
- 1,155 ft