St. Paul, MN
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 269,022 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
The city is located on the Mississippi River.
Cultural Attractions
The city boasts that it is the "Arts and Culture Capital of the Midwest," with three major museums and 52,000 theater seats. The Prairie Home Companion is broadcast from the Fitzerald Theater, and Garrison Keillor makes his home in St. Paul.
Recreation
St. Paul has more than 170 parks and open spaces. Its 10-day Winter Carnival ice festival draws more than 250,000 people.
Historical
The Hopewell Indians erected burial mounds in the area, some dating back 2,000 years.
Economy
Lawson Software and the Travelers Companies make their homes in St. Paul
| Population [details] | 269,022 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 71.7% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 1115.17 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 39.40% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 23.84 °F/2.39 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 85.65 °F/61.04 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 27.51 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 191 |
| Cost of living [details] | 110.35 |
| State sales tax | 6.50% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Milwaukee (281.28 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INTERNATIONAL/WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN (7.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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