Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Sauk Centre is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 4,589. Residents earn $65,763 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sauk Centre receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Sauk Centre offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sauk Centre is $65,763, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Sauk Centre is $196,000, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $778 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Sauk Centre is below the national average at 232 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,641 per 100,000, 35% above the national average.
19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Sauk Centre has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches, including 39.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 92.1% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.9% |
| 41% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,763 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,823 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,198 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,564 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,733 |
| County GDP | $12,618M |
| Restaurants | 391 |
| Healthcare | 529 |
| Retail | 642 |
| Manufacturing | 231 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,101 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.60% |
| Commute Time | 29.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Census Median | $196,000 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $313,993 |
| Median List Price | $254,950 |
| Median List Price | $254,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $135 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 91.8% |
| Price Drops | 7.7% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $778 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,101 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.60% |
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% |
| Depression | 26.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,211/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 529 |
| Total Violent | 231.6/100K |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 23.2/100K |
| Robbery | 46.3/100K |
| Assault | 162.2/100K |
| Total Property | 2,640.7/100K |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 301.1/100K |
| Theft | 2,223.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 115.8/100K |
| Arson | 69.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.1 inches |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,119/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7365°N, 94.9527°W |
| County FIPS | 27145 |
Winner: Republican by 26.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.9% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,119/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 529 |
| Restaurants | 391 |
| Retail Stores | 642 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 29.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |