Sauk Centre, MN

Sauk Centre, Minnesota

Sauk Centre, Minnesota, in Stearns county, is 40 miles W of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 97 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is home to some 3,930 residents.

The People and Families of Sauk Centre

In Sauk Centre, about 59% of adults are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in Sauk Centre.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sauk Centre had a median family income of $47,623.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Sauk Centre.

Sauk Centre Housing

According to the 2000 census, 73% of the housing in Sauk Centre was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Sauk Centre, 89% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at Sauk Centre. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Sauk Centre strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Sauk Centre, MN

Comparing Sauk Centre to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Sauk Centre Almanac

Sauk Centre Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Sauk Centre Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Sauk Centre High Schools (2004)

SAUK CENTRE SEC.
903 STATE RD.
320-352-2258
Serves 353 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

WEST CENTRAL ALC
933 STATE RD. S.
320-352-6120
A Non-traditional School
Serves 45 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15

Sauk Centre Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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