2009-0713-CrownCollege, 2009
Crown College’s story
110 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2009 and 2 maps from 1958 on.
- 1916Crown College is settled
Crown CollegeMN
The town was settled in 1916 and has 422 residents today.
Is Crown College a good place to live?
Crown College’s midpoint age is 20.9 years, against 39.9 years in Minnesota’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. No town among the 274 in Minnesota we compare has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Crown College. Crown College has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
422 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Crown College: who provides what
Crown College is unincorporated, so Carver County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerXcel Energy17.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCrown College water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet1 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesCarver CountyCarver County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCarver County Government Center - Administration BldgCarver County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code5537555375 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Crown College.
Natural hazards
Top of a low hazard risk in Crown College: inland flooding
FEMA puts two fifths of Crown College’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 19% to tornadoes. Compared with three quarters of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in the town is lower.
25risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Crown College has snowy winters and pleasant summers
A winter brings about 55 inches of snow, with January nights at 6° and July afternoons at 82°.
55″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–26°
Spring35–55°
Summer60–80°
Fall38–57°
Oct 9
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Most of Crown College’s workers commute out: the town has 0.9 jobs for each of them
The top destinations are Minneapolis (13%), Eden Prairie (10%) and Edina (6%). Just 1% of Crown College’s working residents have a job in town. Jobs in Crown College grew by 114 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 168. In Crown College, the mean commuting time is 15 minutes.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Crown College1%
Minneapolis13%
Eden Prairie10%
Edina6%
Bloomington6%
20 mi
median commute distance
168
jobs based in Crown College
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
Fewer of Crown College’s adults have obesity than in the typical Minnesota or U.S. town
1.1% of Crown College adults have diabetes. No town among the 272 in Minnesota we compare has a lower share of adults who have high blood pressure than Crown College. This Minnesota town does better than the Minnesota average on 19 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 6. Among 272 Minnesota towns, just 4 have a lower share of adults who worry about having enough food than Crown College.
| Crown College | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 5.9% | 16% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 3.6% | 14% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 35% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 1.1% | 10% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
19 better7 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Crown College | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 0.6% | 5.9% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 26.7% | 76.1% |
Ridgeview Medical Center
3.7 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 77 attractions →U.S. Bank Stadium and 67 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Crown College. Close and well known come first.
Big draw25 mi Stadium & arenaU.S. Bank Stadium
9 mi LakeLake Minnetonka
24 mi Stadium & arenaTarget Field
26 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Stadium
16 mi Theme parkValleyfair
32 mi Stadium & arenaGrand Casino ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
U.S. Bank Stadium: Darb02, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lake Minnetonka: Dan, CC BY 2.0 · Target Field: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Valleyfair: https://www.flickr.com/photos/clumpinglitter/, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Crown College
14pages on Crown College
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Crown College
College town 100 of every 100 Crown College residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
About Crown College
Christian college in Minnesota, U.S.
Crown College is a private Evangelical Christian college in Laketown Township, Carver County, Minnesota, United States, near St. Bonifacius. It is affiliated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1916
- ZIP code
- 55375-9001
Questions about Crown College
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Crown College, MN a good place to live?
Crown College has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.