Cities & Towns in Stearns County, MN

Stearns County, county in Minnesota, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 162,038 inhabitants. The county was created 169 years ago in 1855. Its county seat is St. Cloud.

There are 31 city/town in Stearns County, MN. The largest city of Stearns County is Saint Cloud with a population of 68,510. Other cities include, Sartell population 16,577, Waite Park population 7,796, Saint Joseph population 7,763, Cold Spring population 4,350

Saint Cloud

Saint Cloud, City in Minnesota

Sartell
Sartell

Sartell, City in Minnesota, United States

Waite Park
Waite Park

Waite Park, City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States

Located in the heart of central Minnesota, Stearns County contains a mix of historic river cities, college towns, and thriving suburbs. Some of the notable communities to explore in Stearns County include:

St. Cloud, the largest city in the county, lies along the Mississippi River. It serves as an economic hub with strong education, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. St. Cloud also provides an array of cultural attractions like concerts, art museums, and community festivals.

Sauk Rapids, just north of St. Cloud, originated as a mill town along the Mississippi. Today it balances industry with a growing retail sector and residential neighborhoods. Sauk Rapids is also home to one of the largest outdoor sculpture parks in the Midwest.

The small city of Sartell borders St. Cloud and offers family-friendly living with highly ranked schools, parks, and recreation. Sartell traces its history to early saw and paper mills along the river.

Collegeville is home to Saint John's University and the College of Saint Benedict. This lively college town attracts academics from around the world while retaining its small-town charm.

Cold Spring, Paynesville, Melrose and other small towns provide quiet rural living with access to Stearns County's urban conveniences.

Whether you're looking for a college town, family suburb, or scenic rural escape, the cities and towns of Stearns County have something for you. The area seamlessly blends history, culture, recreation, and opportunity.

All Stearns County Cities (Aphebetical)

List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Stearns County.

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City Name Title Population
Albany City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States 1,052
Avon City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America 2,508
Belgrade City in Stearns County, Minnesota, USA 755
Brooten Human settlement in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America 750
Cold Spring City in Minnesota, United States 4,350
Collegeville Urban township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States 3,478
Elrosa Human settlement in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America 229
Farming Human settlement in United States of America 1,083
Freeport City in Minnesota 671
Greenwald Human settlement in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America 224
Holdingford Human settlement in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America 725
Kimball Human settlement in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America 802
Lake Henry Township in Stearns County, Minnesota 303
Luxemburg Township in Stearns County, Minnesota 696
Meire Grove Human settlement in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America 200
Melrose City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States 825
New Munich Human settlement in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America 330
Paynesville City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States 1,527
Richmond City in Minnesota, United States of America 701
Rockville City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States 2,599
Saint Augusta City in Minnesota, United States 3,900
Saint Cloud City in Minnesota 68,510
Saint Joseph City in Minnesota, United States 7,763
Saint Martin City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States 563
Saint Rosa 71
Saint Stephen City in Minnesota, United States 867
Saint Wendel Human settlement in United States of America 2,354
Sartell City in Minnesota, United States 16,577
Sauk Centre City in Stearns County, Minnesota, USA 1,172
Spring Hill City in Minnesota, USA 397
Waite Park City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States 7,796
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Minnesota Counties (87)

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