Center in pictures
4 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
- 2005MNMap-doton-Center City
- 2016US Route 8, Center City, Minnesota
- 2020Wash Your Hands message at the Go Boat Motel in Center City…
A town of 651. Healthier than 67% of U.S. towns.
The 2 things Center does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Ordered by what stands out in Center. Another town gets a different order.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.
Center beats the Minnesota average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Center | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8% | 11.4% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.5% | 8.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.8% | 8.5% |
Center has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 52 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
The typical Center home is worth about $410,000, up 2.7% in a year, 17% above the Minnesota typical home.
Most working residents leave Center for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Chisago City (7%), Minneapolis (7%) and Lindstrom (7%). Half commute less than 28 miles.
0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Water Tower Park | — | 1 |
4 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
City in Minnesota, United States
Center City is a city and the county seat of Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Center City had a population of 629. U.S. Highway 8 serves as a main route.
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