CoonRapids.info

Online Resource about Coon Rapids, Minnesota

Coon Rapids, Minnesota is a growing city with an approximate 2004 population of over 62,000, ranking it among the top ten largest cities within Minnesota. Minnesota, known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" and whose motto encourages all to "Explore Minnesota," has a population of over 4,900,000. Regional resources include Minneapolis and St. Paul that are not too far away from Coon Rapids. According to the US Census, Coon Rapids has a very highly educated population with over 90% having graduated from high school and over 20% being college graduates. Coon Rapids residents are proud of their local and regional schools and colleges. High schools include the Coon Rapids Senior High School and Coon Rapids Christian School. The Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Augsburg College, Bethel College, Hamline University, Hennepin Technical College, Minneapolis Community and Technical College, North Hennepin Community College, and the University of Minnesota are among the local and nearby colleges. The Camden News, The Business Journal, Star Tribune, The Community Reporter, Pioneer Press and St Paul Legal Ledger will provide you with information on news and events concerning Coon Rapids, such as Coon Rapids Real Estate, Coon Rapids Realtors and Coon Rapids Baseball. Coon Rapids also has several local and regional sports teams including the Augsburg College Auggies, North Central Bible College Flames, University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, Bethel College Royals, College of St. Catherine Wildcats, Concordia University Golden Bears, Hamline University Pipers, Macalester College Scots, Northwestern College Eagles, University of St. Thomas Tommies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Wild. The population of Coon Rapids, of relatively average age, has access to medical care at local and regional facilities such as Mercy Hospital, North Memorial Medical Center, and Unity Hospital. Coon Rapids residents and visitors alike find many commercial and recreational activities and resources of interest in the Coon Rapids area among Coon Rapids Chrysler Jeep, Coon Rapids Restaurants and Coon Rapids Newspapers. According to the US economic census, the 2000 median household income in Coon Rapids was over $55,000. This is higher than the national average income, but Coon Rapids housing costs in 2000 were higher than average as well, with the median house value in 2000 in Coon Rapids being over $120,000. The top sectors for employment in Coon Rapids, Minnesota are Manufacturing, educational, health and social services, retail trade. CoonRapids.info is a new site for information on Coon Rapids, Minnesota that will be further developed in the coming year, including Coon Rapids Photography, Coon Rapids MN and Coon Rapids Hotels.