Coon Rapids is a northern suburb in Anoka County approximately a 30-minute drive from the downtown areas of Minneapolis, and St. Paul.
Coon Rapids offers numerous neighborhood and regional parks, a municipal golf course, indoor ice arenas, outdoor ice rinks, softball and baseball fields, tennis courts, hiking and biking trails, swimming pools, and a major shopping development for everyone to enjoy.
The 446-acre Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park is one of the most popular in Anoka County. It is a year-round destination, especially during the cross-country ski season. Picnicking, fishing, in-line skating, walking and bicycling are favorite activities in the park. The boat launch is heavily used during the summer.
The name "Coon Rapids" comes from "Coon Creek Rapids", a turbulent part of the upper Mississippi River near the mouth of Coon Creek. These rapids were removed as a consequence of the construction of the Coon Rapids Dam in 1913. The Dam operated as a hydroelectric generator until 1966 when it was closed and later opened to the public as the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park in 1987.
Housing Cost
Coon Rapids homes for sale typically range from $170,000 to $500,000. On the low end, Coon Rapids housing can start as low as $125,000 and go up as high as $900,000. Land for sale in Coon Rapids typically averages from $75,000 to $200,000 for a lot or acre.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 62,207. Coon Rapids covers 22.7 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 850 feet above sea level.
Climate
Coon Rapids, MN climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and extremely cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 10's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 80.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 1.80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Coon Rapids is 31.36 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 4.70 Inches.
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