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Royalton’s story
Royalton in pictures
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
RoyaltonMN
A town of 1,211. Healthier than 76% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,211
+3.1% since 2010
Typical home
$273K
−1.4% in a year
Household income
$55K
median
Median age
33.0
years
Jobs based here
441
A commuter town
What makes Royalton stand out
The 3 things Royalton does most differently from other towns.
100 U.S. towns● Royalton
Health
Healthier than 76%
of U.S. towns on CDC estimates
Better than MN on 2 measures, worse on 0.
$273Ktypical home
Housing
$273K typical home
22% below the MN typical home
Down 1.4% in a year.
100 U.S. towns● Royalton
Safety
Safer than 37%
of U.S. towns we grade
Safety Grade C+. FBI data, crimes reported to police.
Small town
1,211 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Royalton’s report card
Hazards84/100Very high risk of storm & flood damageHealthA−Healthier than 76% of U.S. townsCommute17 miHalf of commuters travel lessHousing$273K22% below the MN typical homeClimate81°/2°Summer high · winter low · 51″ snowSafetyC+Less crime than 37% of U.S. townsSchoolsBBeats 63% of MN districtsOutdoors1 miof trails · 0% conserved
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The data
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Natural hazards
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 84% of U.S. communities.
84risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
2
paid flood claims since 2002
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
Healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
Royalton beats the Minnesota average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
A−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Minnesota
2 better30 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Royalton | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.6% | 8.9% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 7.6% | 8.5% |
St. Gabriels Hospital
10.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
68th
percentile among MN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Royalton
Most working residents leave Royalton for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Little Falls (28%), St. Cloud (9%) and Brainerd (5%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In Royalton4%
Little Falls28%
St. Cloud9%
Brainerd5%
Sartell4%
17 mi
median commute distance
441
jobs based in Royalton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing
A typical Royalton home is worth about $273K
The typical Royalton home is worth about $273,000, down 1.4% in a year, 22% below the Minnesota typical home.
$273KZillow home value
Typical home value
Royalton$273K
Minnesota$351K
−1.4%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Royalton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 51 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
51″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter6–24°
Spring32–54°
Summer58–79°
Fall36–55°
Sep 29
typical first frost
May 10
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 37% of U.S. towns
Royalton reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 63% report less.
C+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Royalton0.8
Minnesota2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Royalton7
Minnesota14.3
U.S.15.5
37th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
19th
percentile among MN towns
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
9
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Schools
Royalton’s public schools outperform 63% of Minnesota districts
The public schools Royalton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 63% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
BSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalton Elementary | PK–5 | 420 | A− |
| Royalton Public Schools Early Child | PK–K | 22 | Not graded |
| Royalton Middle School | 6–8 | 203 | C |
| Royalton High School | 9–12 | 293 | B |
| F.E.D. Royalton Credit Recovery | 9–12 | — | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MN on state tests and graduationAll 5 schools →
Outdoors
0% of Royalton is conserved land
0.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 1,273 acres
0.5 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Memorial Park | — | 2 |
| 2. Royalton Splash Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Royalton for work
Where Royalton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
441jobs based in Royalton
4%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
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