Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Sauk Rapids is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 13,851. Residents earn $67,004 per year, which is 11% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sauk Rapids receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Sauk Rapids offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sauk Rapids is $67,004, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Sauk Rapids is $240,200, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $941 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Sauk Rapids is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 82 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,868 per 100,000, near the national average.
28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Sauk Rapids has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches, including 47.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 94.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.6% |
| 58% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,004 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,016 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,076 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,499 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.0% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,063 |
| County GDP | $2,398M |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Healthcare | 119 |
| Retail | 117 |
| Manufacturing | 68 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,076 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.70% |
| Commute Time | 20.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |
| Census Median | $240,200 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $295,669 |
| Median List Price | $314,900 |
| Median List Price | $314,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $140 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.6% |
| Price Drops | 8.7% |
| Inventory | 23 |
| Census Median Rent | $941 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,076 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.70% |
| Obesity | 40.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.4% |
| Depression | 26.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,370/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 119 |
| Total Violent | 82.2/100K |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 22.4/100K |
| Robbery | 22.4/100K |
| Assault | 37.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,868.2/100K |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 298.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,472.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 97.2/100K |
| Arson | 15.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.5 inches |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 47.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,078 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,202/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5947°N, 94.1527°W |
| County FIPS | 27009 |
Winner: Republican by 35.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,202/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.3 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 119 |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Retail Stores | 117 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 20.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |