Stearns County, MN
Living in Stearns County
Bikeability42
Walkability54
Commute77
Public Transit37
Affordability68
Public Safety77
Airports31
Hospitals90
Colleges76
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Schools81
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
158kPopulation+11k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black6%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate28%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$185kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$750Median Monthly Rent+$135 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas14%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas52%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Stearns County
United States45
Minnesota28
Property Crime in Stearns County
United States48
Minnesota45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 17 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 30 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 31 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 16 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Stearns County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding18
Tornado20
Blizzard4
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Stearns County, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Stearns County, MN
Holy Family School
5 miles, NE
Sts Peter & Paul School
8 miles, SE
Sacred Heart School
8 miles, NW
St John's Preparatory School
11 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Stearns County, MN
Saint Johns University
11 miles, E
College of Saint Benedict
14 miles, E
Saint Cloud State University
22 miles, E
University of Minnesota-Morris
62 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Stearns County, MN
Centracare Health System-Melrose Hospital
13 miles, NW
Centra Care Health Paynesville
13 miles, S
Centracare Health System-Sauk Centre
21 miles, NW
St Cloud Hospital
21 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Stearns County, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
27 miles, E
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
63 miles, N
Bemidji Regional Airport
136 miles, N