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A town of 1,406, settled in 1882. 2.3 times the nonprofits per person than the typical Minnesota town.
The best of Starbuck’s subject grades are an A for cost of living and safety and an A− for schools; the weakest is a C− for hazard risk. 27% of residents are 65 or older in Starbuck, above both the Minnesota town median (18%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). Among 274 Minnesota towns, just 7 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Starbuck. Only 36 of Minnesota’s 572 towns score higher on civic life. Little Falls and Dakota Depot is on the National Register of Historic Places. Starbuck has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
Where Starbuck beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Minnesota), ordered by how far Starbuck is from typical.
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Census counts: 224 in 1890, 1,365 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1968 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Starbuck, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Starbuck.
At 0.7 per 1,000 residents, Starbuck’s property crime rate is where Minnesota’s towns sit at 8.7 and U.S. towns at 9.9.
| Starbuck | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.7 per 1,000 residents | 8.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.7 per 1,000 residents | 1.1 | 1.6 |
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Its public schools are run by the Glacial Hills Elementary school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacial Hills ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 97 | B |
| Minnewaska Area WIN AcademyLargest public high schoolGrades K–12 | Grades K–12 | 44 | D− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MN on state tests and graduation
Most working residents leave Starbuck for work: only 10% work in town. Since 2013, Starbuck has lost 48 jobs, to 416 in 2023. Starbuck’s median household income is $73,000.
| Starbuck | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 10% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Starbuck has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Starbuck is 81°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Starbuck beats the Minnesota average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 28% of Starbuck adults feel lonely.
| Starbuck | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 31% | 35% |
| 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% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical Starbuck home is worth about $322,000, up 3% in a year, 8% below the Minnesota typical home.
| Starbuck | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,000 a month | $1,196 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 77% | 75% | 73% |
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
0.3 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Starbuck City Park | — | 7 |
| 2. Lakeshore Park | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Starbuck; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Starbuck residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
Where Starbuck’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
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.
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2.3 times the nonprofits per person than the typical Minnesota town.
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.