Local servicesHospitalCambridge Medical Center11.6 miPost officeBethel Post Office1.8 miTown hallBethel City Hall1.7 miPoliceSaint Francis Police Department3.7 miFire stationBethel Fire Department1.7 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 40 min5:24 am – 9:05 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 43 min7:49 am – 4:32 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People8,441 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 35.12,999 householdsMedian household income $108,750Median home value $328,500Median rent $1,204 a month86% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,692 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting2.4% unemployment rate77% of adults are in the labour force, 4,650 employedMain industries: education and health care 19%, manufacturing 19%, construction 15%Average commute 32 minutes78% drive alone, 9% car-pool, 12% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher95% finished high school, 6% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 97%, other Asian or Pacific languages 1%1% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 80°F, lows 62°FColdest month January: highs 23°F, lows 6°F34 in of rain a year, on about 67 dayswettest month July64 in of snow a year, on about 35 days4 days above 90°F, 162 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Cedar station, 6 mi away
Nearby landmarksGrass Lakelake · 3.4 miLake Georgelake · 3.8 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsBethel State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · within reach · 700 acresSmith Lake Parkpark · under a mileStonehouse Parkpark · 1.5 miMarget Lake State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.8 mi · 489 acresAthens State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 4.4 mi · 192 acresRobert and Marilyn Burman State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 4.9 mi · 204 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateAnoka County, MN, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Very HighHail Relatively HighLightning Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality74% of days had good air in 2025269 of 363 days measured85 moderate, 5 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 4 unhealthy daysMedian index 38, worst day 177main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Anoka County monitors, MN
Internet at home97% of households have a broadband subscription85% have cable, fibre or DSL9% rely on a mobile data plan alone2% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterSaint Francisserves 5,200 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation918 ft280 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
