At a Glance
Median Income
$65,763
$34,823 per capita
Home Value
$196,000
Zillow: $313,993
Median Rent
$778/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
89/100K
2,271/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Sauk Centre Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sauk Centre's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sauk Centre a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sauk Centre residents earn a median household income of $65,763 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,823. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,733 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sauk Centre is $196,000 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,993. Median rent is $778/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Sauk Centre reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,271/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.9% of adults in Sauk Centre hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sauk Centre has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population4,589
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density1,119/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,763
Per Capita$34,823
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$12,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,000
Rent$778
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$313,993
Housing Units2,157
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent89/100K
Property2,271/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault67/100K
Burglary134/100K
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,211/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain29.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,253 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute29 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Sauk Centre was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.