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St. Peter, MN

St. Peter is a city and the county seat of Nicollet County, Minnesota United States. It is 10 miles north of the Mankato – North Mankato metropolitan area. The population was 12,066 at the 2020 census. It is home to Gustavus Adolphus College. U.S. Highway 169 and Minnesota State Highways 22 and 99 are three of the city's main routes. St. Peter's sister city is Petatlán, Guerrero, Mexico.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 6.24 sq mi (16.16 km2), of which 6.06 sq mi (15.70 km2) is land and 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) is water.

St. Peter was founded in 1853 by Captain William Bigelow Dodd, who claimed 150 acres (0.61 km2) north of what is now Broadway Avenue. He named the new settlement Rock Bend because of the rock formation at the bend of the Minnesota River. Daniel L. Turpin platted and surveyed the town site in 1854. In 1855, a group of St. Paul businessmen interested in promoting the town formed the Saint Peter Company, and the town was renamed St. Peter. The president of the company was Willis A. Gorman, Territorial Governor of Minnesota. Many of St. Peter's streets were named after streets in New York City, including Park Row, Chatham, Broadway, Nassau, and Union. Dodd was originally from Bloomfield, New Jersey. His second wife, Harriett Newell Jones, a native of Cabot, Vermont, was living in New York at the time of their marriage at the Church of the Holy Communion in New York City, which helped fund the church in St. Peter shares its name.

As of the census of 2010, there were 11,196 people, 3,491 households, and 2,150 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,002.9/sq mi (773.3/km2). There were 3,697 housing units at an average density of 661.4/sq mi (255.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.1% White, 3.3% African American, 0.6% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 2.3% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.4% of the population.

In terms of health and wellness, St. Peter prioritizes the well-being of its residents with a variety of resources and facilities. The Mayo Clinic Health System - St. Peter Hospital, which delivers high-quality medical services to residents and visitors alike. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the St. Peter Parks and Recreation Department offers. 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 Live Well Fitness Center, Anytime Fitness, and The Pulse Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around St. Peter, such as Gorman Park and Riverside Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in St. Peter, MN are Nicollet County Historical Society, E. St. Julien Cox House, and The Arboretum at Gustavus Adolphus College

Population: 12,291 (2023). ZIP code: 56082. Area code: 507. Elevation: 850 ft (260 m). Area: 6.24 sq mi (16.16 km2).

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What is St. Peter, MN famous for?

Saint Peter has the distinction of being home to five past governors of the State of Minnesota and we are the county seat of Nicollet County. We are also home to the internationally renowned Gustavus Adolphus College and we have hosted the King of Sweden and his family as they visited the college on numerous occasions. Saint Peter is also the headquarters of the Alumacraft Boat Company, the Minnesota School Board Association, Scholarship America (formerly known as Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of America), and a state treatment facility.

Is St. Peter, MN a good place to live?

Living in St. Peter offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in St. Peter and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in St. Peter are above average.

What is the crime rate in St. Peter, MN?

St. Peter has an overall crime rate of 9 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in St. Peter is 1 in 106. St. Peter's crime rate is lower than approximately 36% of Minnesota communities.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of St. Peter

The Mayo Clinic Health System - St. Peter Hospital

St. Peter Parks and Recreation Department

Live Well Fitness Center

Anytime Fitness 

The Pulse Fitness

Gorman Park 

Riverside Park

Nicollet County Historical Society

E. St. Julien Cox House 

The Arboretum at Gustavus Adolphus College

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

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