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Sauk Rapids, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Benton County County
Sauk Rapids, MN
At a Glance
How Sauk Rapids Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sauk Rapids's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sauk Rapids a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sauk Rapids residents earn a median household income of $67,004 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,016. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,063 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sauk Rapids is $240,200 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,669. Median rent is $941/month, with 24.4% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
Sauk Rapids reports 93 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,026/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.0% of adults in Sauk Rapids hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sauk Rapids has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.