Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 42 min5:27 am – 9:09 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 41 min7:53 am – 4:35 pm
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People17,607 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 36.57,202 householdsMedian household income $76,138Median home value $272,400Median rent $993 a month66% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,814 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting3.8% unemployment rate74% of adults are in the labour force, 9,652 employedMain industries: education and health care 30%, manufacturing 15%, retail 9%Average commute 20 minutes80% drive alone, 6% car-pool, 2% walk or cycle, 11% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages29% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher94% finished high school, 10% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 95%, Spanish 2%1% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 82°F, lows 59°FColdest month January: highs 21°F, lows 3°F28 in of rain a year, on about 57 dayswettest month August48 in of snow a year, on about 36 days9 days above 90°F, 173 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, St Cloud Rgnl Ap station, 7 mi away
Nearby landmarksLake Georgelake · 7.0 miMayhew Lakelake · 4.5 miSaint Cloud Technical and Community Collegecollege · 6.1 miSauk Riverriver · 5.6 miSaint Cloud State Universitycollege · 6.8 miWatab Riverriver · 6.1 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsEnglund Ecotone State Scientific and Natural Areastate conservation land · 4.7 mi · 165 acresPrairie Lane Parkpark · 4.7 miLions Parkpark · 5.4 miSand Prairie State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 6.1 mi · 650 acresWisneski State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 7.8 mi · 164 acresHarry W. Cater Homestead Prairie State Scientific and Natural Areastate conservation land · 8.7 mi · 134 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 LowBenton County, MN, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsHail Relatively ModerateStrong wind Relatively ModerateSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality76% of days had good air in 2025270 of 357 days measured76 moderate, 8 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 3 unhealthy daysMedian index 37, worst day 165main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Stearns County, MN, 26 mi away
Internet at home91% of households have a broadband subscription77% have cable, fibre or DSL11% rely on a mobile data plan alone4% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterSauk Rapidsserves 13,835 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20212 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,093 ft333 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
