Cold Spring Public RecordsMinnesota

Cold Spring, Stearns County, MN, is served by the ROCORI School District, including ROCORI High School, which has about 700 students and a graduation rate of 93%. The city has three public schools and one parochial school. Average test scores for ROCORI schools rank around 54% in math and 57% in reading proficiency. While there’s no higher education institution within the city, 27% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The schools offer AP and vocational programs, and maintain a school safety rating above the state average, with strong anti-bullying initiatives in place.

Cold Spring, located in Stearns County, Minnesota, has a population of about 4,300 (2022 estimate). The median age is approximately 37 years. Gender distribution is nearly even, with around 49% male and 51% female. The city is predominantly White (about 92%), with Hispanic or Latino residents making up roughly 5%, and smaller percentages of Black, Asian, and other races.

Cold Spring, Stearns County, MN, is served locally by facilities such as CentraCare – Cold Spring Clinic, with the nearest hospitals—CentraCare–St. Cloud Hospital—20 miles away. The city’s estimated population is 4,300, with 93% white residents and 6% Hispanic/Latino. Over 92% of residents have health insurance (2022 ACS data). Common health issues include hypertension, obesity, and diabetes, reflecting state trends. There are roughly 1.5 primary care providers per 1,000 residents in Stearns County. Access is bolstered by CentraCare’s network, but rural-urban disparities persist in specialty care availability.

Cold Spring, Stearns County, MN, has a homeownership rate of around 74%, with median home values near $260,000 in 2023. The median monthly rent is approximately $950. The housing market has seen steady appreciation at about 5% annually. Residences are mostly single-family homes with some apartments and townhouses. Popular neighborhoods include downtown and Richmond area. Property taxes average 1.2% of market value, or roughly $3,100 yearly for a median-priced home, making Cold Spring an attractive, affordable option in central Minnesota.

Cold Spring, Stearns County, MN, relies heavily on personal vehicles, with over 90% of workers driving alone and fewer than 0.5% using public transit, as per the U.S. Census Bureau. The average commute time is approximately 22 minutes, slightly below the national average. Most households own two vehicles. Transportation infrastructure centers on Highway 23, facilitating regional access. Major employment hubs include Cold Spring Brewing Company and local manufacturing facilities. Public transit options are limited, mainly provided by Tri-CAP’s regional demand-response service, reflecting the city's rural character and high vehicle ownership rates.