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Starbuck’s story
Starbuck in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
StarbuckMN
A town of 1,235. Safer than 87% of U.S. towns.
Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,235
+4.8% since 2010
Typical home
$331K
+3.9% in a year
Household income
$73K
median
Median age
43.5
years
Jobs based here
416
A commuter town
What makes Starbuck stand out
The 2 things Starbuck does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,235 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Starbuck’s report card
SafetyALess crime than 87% of U.S. townsSchoolsA−Beats 78% of MN districtsCommute18 miHalf of commuters travel lessHazards69/100High risk of storm & flood damageClimate81°/2°Summer high · winter low · 46″ snowHealthBHealthier than 60% of U.S. townsHousing$331K6% below the MN typical homeOutdoors0 miof trails · 0% conserved
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Starbuck. Another town gets a different order.
Safety
Less crime per resident than 87% of U.S. towns
Starbuck reports less crime per resident than 87% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
ASafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Starbuck0.7
Minnesota2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Starbuck0.7
Minnesota14.3
U.S.15.5
87th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
77th
percentile among MN towns
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
1
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Schools
Starbuck’s public schools outperform 78% of Minnesota districts
The public schools Starbuck’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 78% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacial Hills Elementary | PK–6 | 97 | B |
| Minnewaska Area WIN Academy | K–12 | 44 | D |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MN on state tests and graduationAll 2 schools →
Work & commute
About one in ten working residents works right in Starbuck
Most working residents leave Starbuck for work: only 10% work in town. The top destinations are Glenwood (20%), Alexandria (18%) and Morris (4%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
10%work in town
Where working residents work
In Starbuck10%
Glenwood20%
Alexandria18%
Morris4%
Fargo4%
18 mi
median commute distance
416
jobs based in Starbuck
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
69risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Starbuck has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
46″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter5–23°
Spring32–53°
Summer58–79°
Fall35–56°
Sep 27
typical first frost
May 11
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
Healthier than 60% of U.S. towns
Starbuck beats the Minnesota average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
BHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Minnesota
2 better23 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Starbuck | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 73.6% | 68.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.8% | 76.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.1% | 8.9% |
Glacial Ridge Hospital
7.3 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
35th
percentile among MN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Starbuck home is worth about $331K
The typical Starbuck home is worth about $331,000, up 3.9% in a year, 6% below the Minnesota typical home.
$331KZillow home value
Typical home value
Starbuck$331K
Minnesota$351K
+3.9%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Outdoors
0% of Starbuck is conserved land
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 936 acres
0.3 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Starbuck City Park | — | 7 |
| 2. Lakeshore Park | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
A commuter town
90% of working residents leave Starbuck for work
Where Starbuck’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
416jobs based in Starbuck
10%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Starbuck
City in Minnesota, United States
Starbuck is a city in Pope County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,365 at the 2020 census. The city is on the western shore of Lake Minnewaska.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,365
- Area
- 1.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,171 ft
- ZIP code
- 56381
- Area code
- 320
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