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Sartell, MN

Sartell is a city in Benton and Stearns Counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota that straddles the Mississippi River. It is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 19,351 at the 2020 census, making it St. Cloud's most populous suburb and the fourth-largest city in central Minnesota, after St. Cloud, Elk River, and Willmar.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 10.05 square miles (26.03 km2); 9.80 square miles (25.38 km2) is land and 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2) is water. U.S. Highway 10, Minnesota State Highway 15, and County 1 are three of Sartell's main routes. Other nearby routes in the St. Cloud area include Interstate 94/U.S. Highway 52, Minnesota State Highway 23, and County 75. Sartell is immediately north of St. Cloud. The city is on the Mississippi River, with the surrounding undeveloped property composed mainly of woodlands and farmland.

The first known Native American tribe in the area now known as Sartell was the Dakota. Greysolon du Luht ("Duluth") visited the large Mdewakantonwan village Izatys on Mille Lacs Lake in 1679. As the Anishinaabe people moved westward around Lake Superior and into the interior away from the Europeans in the 18th century, they pushed the neighboring Sioux/Dakota people to their west—in present-day Minnesota—farther south and west away from them. By 1820 the Chippewa/Anishinaabe controlled all of northern Minnesota, but raids between them and the Dakota to the south continued. The area later named Sartell was an intertribal no man's land when French fur traders and British geographers first descended the Mississippi River from the Anishinaabe north (Jean-Baptiste Perrault 1789, David Thompson 1798), and American explorers ascended the river from the Sioux south (Zebulon Pike 1805, Lewis Cass 1820, Henry Schoolcraft 1832, Joseph Nicollet 1836).

The city of Sartell prioritizes the health and wellness of its residents, offering various health and wellness facilities and initiatives. CentraCare Health Plaza serves as a comprehensive healthcare destination, providing a wide range of medical services, wellness programs, and fitness classes. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Sartell Parks and Recreation Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include STā Fit, Anytime Fitness, and Lions Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Sartell, such as Rotary Park and Lake Francis Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Sartell, MN include Pinecone Central Park, Blackberry Ridge Golf Club, and the Stearns History Museum.

Population: 19,351 (2020). Elevation: 1,135 feet (346 meters). Area: 7.61 square miles (19.7 km²). ZIP Code: 56377. Area code(s): 320. 

FAQs

Is Sartell, MN a good place to live?

Sartell is in Stearns County and is one of the best places to live in Minnesota. Living in Sartell offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Sartell, there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Sartell and residents tend to be conservative.

What is the crime rate in Sartell, MN?

The crime rate in Sartell is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 23 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Sartell is 1 in 43. Based on FBI crime data, Sartell is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Minnesota, Sartell has a crime rate that is higher than 87% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

What is the poverty rate in Sartell, MN?

In 2022, the median household income of Sartell households was $74,177. Sartell households made slightly more than Holland households ($74,167) and Garden City households ($74,063). However, 3.7% of Sartell families live in poverty.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Sartell

CentraCare Health Plaza 

Sartell Parks and Recreation Department

STā Fit

Anytime Fitness 

Lions Fitness

Rotary Park 

Lake Francis Park

Pinecone Central Park

Blackberry Ridge Golf Club

Stearns History Museum

Niche

Neighborhoodscout

Minnesota Demographics

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