City safety & data profile

Coon RapidsMN

Coon Rapids, MN is a 62K-resident city in Anoka County with a median household income of $88,251.

Anoka County, Minnesota. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Coon Rapids, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Coon Rapids has a population larger than 85% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $305,800, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

62K
Population
Top 15%
By size
$88,251
Median income
$305,800
Median home
8.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Coon Rapids

Coon Rapids posts a median household income higher than 59% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Coon Rapids area.

Top 41%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Coon Rapids

Where Coon Rapids income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$88,251 Top 41% higher than 59% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Coon Rapids, MN beyond the headline numbers

Coon Rapids sits inside Anoka County, Minnesota, at roughly 45.12°N, -93.29°W. Population 62,240, $88,251 median household income. Median home value $305,800, median rent $1,494. Poverty rate 8.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Coon Rapids's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 37%, then high blood pressure at 31.9%. 1 hospital in/around Coon Rapids, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Coon Rapids from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
62,240
Coon Rapids
Median Income
$88,251
+30% vs avg
Median Home Value
$305,800
+34% vs avg
Median Age
39
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Anoka County) - Coon Rapids's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
370K+11%
Median Income
$101,869+45%
Median Home Value
$346,500+80%
Poverty Rate
7%-5%
Unemployment
4.3%-44%

Economics

Economics indicators for Coon Rapids, MN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,494/mo
Poverty Rate
8.2% -42% vs avg
Unemployment 4.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 25.7%
Work From Home 13.7%
Public Transit 1.2%

Population

White 72%
African American 9.6%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
37%
High Blood Pressure
31.9%
Short Sleep Duration
31.2%
Physical Inactivity
26.1%
Binge Drinking
17.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.5%
Current Smoking
14.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.1%
Diabetes
11%
Current Asthma
10.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 66.5%
Annual Checkup 73.1%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8%
Coronary Heart Disease
6%
Stroke
3.2%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
MERCY HOSPITAL
COON RAPIDS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Coon Rapids, MN? ▼
Coon Rapids, MN has a population of 62,240 people, located in Anoka County, Minnesota.
What is the median household income in Coon Rapids? ▼
The median household income in Coon Rapids, MN is $88,251 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8.2%.
What is the median home value in Coon Rapids? ▼
The median home value in Coon Rapids, MN is $305,800. Median rent is $1,494/month.
What are the top health concerns in Coon Rapids? ▼
The top health indicators in Coon Rapids include Obesity (37%), High Blood Pressure (31.9%), Short Sleep Duration (31.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Coon Rapids? ▼
Coon Rapids has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Coon Rapids? ▼
The median age in Coon Rapids, MN is 39 years. 25.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Coon Rapids, MN is located in Anoka County, Minnesota. With a population of 62K and a $88,251 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Coon Rapids area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Coon Rapids's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Anoka County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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