Stearns
6.0
High score (8-10)
Stearns County has Saint Cloud — the largest city in central Minnesota with a real downtown, St. Cloud State University (14,000 students), and some lakes nearby. SCSU brings a campus social life and has an international student population. The county has an unusually large number of lakes for a central location. For someone tied to SCSU academically or professionally, there are legitimate social options.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Stearns County's Saint Cloud has a large university population and some downtown social life. But the city received national attention for organized resistance to Somali refugee resettlement, and the broader county is very white and very Catholic-conservative. A foreign man of color navigates a complicated social environment that has gotten easier over time but carries real history.
Lower score (below 6)
Stearns County and Saint Cloud became nationally known for organized anti-Somali activism following refugee resettlement — multiple documented incidents of harassment and organized political opposition. The county is over 85% white and politically very conservative. A foreign man of color, particularly one who is Black or Muslim, would be in one of the harder social environments in Minnesota with a documented recent history of hostility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Stearns, Minnesota?
$102k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Stearns, Minnesota?
Women marry at 30
How common is a college degree in Stearns, Minnesota?
43% men have degree
What's the average male height in Stearns, Minnesota?
176 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Stearns, Minnesota?
Local women avg 30.1