There are 7 residential care homes serving Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. This includes 2 in Sauk Rapids and 5 nearby. The daily costs for residential care in Minnesota range from $22 to $180, with an average expense running approximately $85. The per month cost averages roughly $2,552 and ranges between $650 and $5,400. On an annual basis, the average cost is around $30,623, which is less than the national average of $31,500.
Sauk Rapids is a small city in Minnesota. It is located within Benton County and is included in the St. Cloud metro statistical area. While the encompassing metropolitan area contains 152,208 residents, there are 16,163 living within the city limits. About 22% of the local populace are 55 and over.
Sauk Rapids has an above average SeniorScore™ of 75. The city's mean household income is $57,000 ($26,000 on a per capita basis), vs an average of $53,000 for the state of Minnesota. The mean home price in Sauk Rapids is $238,500, which is somewhat higher than the Minnesota average of $211,500. The city also has a moderate unemployment rate of roughly 7.96%.
Sauk Rapids has very harsh mean temperatures, with severely cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives ideal levels of rainfall each year. Compared to other cities, Sauk Rapids has above average air quality and an exceptionally low rate of crime.