St. Cloud, MN Rankings


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St. Cloud, MN is a city located in central Minnesota with a population of approximately 68,000 people. The city has consistently been ranked highly for its quality of life, education system, and overall health. According to BestPlaces.net, St. Cloud ranks in the top ten for having the best public schools in America, and is also ranked as one of the safest cities in Minnesota. Additionally, St. Cloud's economy is booming with an unemployment rate lower than the national average and job growth that outpaces most U.S. cities and towns. Additionally, St. Cloud boasts plenty of recreational activities such as nearby lakes and parks to enjoy during the summer months or ice fishing during wintertime. All these factors combined make St. Cloud one of the best places to live in Minnesota!

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#11 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#34 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
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#72 Best Green Cities
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#105 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
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#136 2005 Best Places to Live
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The scenery and the water is amazing here affordable living for retired people  More

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Over 3 years ago

Lived here previously, have friends that still do. i don't know why anyone stays. It is the armpit of the state. Smaller town, so everyone knows everyone and is in your  More

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Over 7 years ago

A Stabbing happened at a local mall. I would not recommend the school district either. I heard about bullying in the schools too. I would not recommend living in the  More

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