Coon Rapids, MN

Census place 2713114 · pop 63,468

D56/ 100
😐 Meh
D−
in MN
📍 Minnesota ranks #5 of 50 states →
🏆 Inequality0.37 · top 9%
🚽 Smoking14.7% · bottom 36%
Taxes
0.91% property · US 0.99%8.14% sales · US 7.00%up to 9.85% income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Adult smoking14.7%36

U.S. median 14.6% · worse than most cities

14.7% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Adult obesity37.0%37

U.S. median 36.5% · worse than most cities

37.0% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Property crime rate1659/100k38

U.S. median 964/100k · worse than most cities

1659 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Bachelor's degree or higher25.7%39

U.S. median 24.3% · worse than most cities

25.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population growth (5yr)+1.5%40

U.S. median +2.4% · worse than most cities

+1.5% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Physical inactivity26.1%44

U.S. median 26.5% · worse than most cities

26.1% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Housing cost$305,80046

U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities

$305,800 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Violent crime rate215/100k47

U.S. median 152/100k · worse than most cities

215 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Natural disaster riskCounty-level90/10047

U.S. median 77/100 · worse than most cities

90/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Commute time23 min54

U.S. median 24 min · better than most cities

23 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Property-tax burden0.91%55

U.S. median 0.99% · better than most cities

0.91% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Rent$1,653/mo57

U.S. median $1,756/mo · better than most cities

$1,653/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Poor mental health16.5%59

U.S. median 17.4% · better than most cities

16.5% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Broadband access92.8%60

U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities

92.8% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Air quality (AQI)County-level41 AQI62

U.S. median 42 AQI · better than most cities

41 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level1 days62

U.S. median 1 days · better than most cities

1 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Median household income$88,25165

U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities

$88,251 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Uninsured adults8.0%66

U.S. median 9.3% · better than most cities

8.0% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Poverty rate8.2%67

U.S. median 12.1% · better than most cities

8.2% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Homeownership74.8%77

U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities

74.8% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Unemployment rateCounty-level2.9%83

U.S. median 3.6% · better than most cities

2.9% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Income inequality0.3791

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.37 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Frequently asked

Is Coon Rapids, MN a good place to live?
By the numbers, Coon Rapids scores 56/100 — a D (Meh) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is income inequality and its weakest is adult smoking. Minnesota overall ranks #5 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Coon Rapids, MN?
Coon Rapids reports 215 violent crimes per 100k and 1659 property crimes per 100k — worse than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Coon Rapids, MN expensive to live in?
Coon Rapids has a median home value of $305,800 and typical rent around $1,653/mo — pricier than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Coon Rapids, MN?
Its weakest measured area is adult smoking (14.7%) — 36/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Coon Rapids, MN best at?
Its strongest measured area is income inequality (0.37) — 91/100, better than most U.S. cities.

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.