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Park Rapids, MN
City in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
Population
4,270
Land area
7.4sq mi
People per sq mi
578
ZIP codes
0
Park Rapids and its ZIP codes
Park Rapids at a glance
- Park Rapids is about 8 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- It is the 170th most populous of 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- Households here earn a median of $44,747 a year, 50% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $227,500 (31% below Minnesota) and median rent is $825 a month.
Local data for Park Rapids, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Park Rapids, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,747
Poverty rate
21.2%
Median home value
$227,500
Median rent
$825/mo
Homeownership
54.6%
Bachelor's or higher
22.0%
Median age
45.8
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,085), Norwegian Americans (697), Irish Americans (321).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hubbard County. PPP loans are for Park Rapids.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,726
6,286 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,342
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$184M
FY 2026, $8,613 per person
How people get to work
Park Rapids, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.2%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.7%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Park Rapids, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
551
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / -3°F
23.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Park Rapids, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Park Rapids
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HubbardCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.1 |
| OsageCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 2.7 |
| NevisCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| MenahgaCity | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| Wolf LakeCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Pine PointCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.6 |
| AkeleyCity | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| Lake GeorgeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.1 |
| SebekaCity | 20 mi | 2.5 |
| NimrodCity | 21 mi | 1 |
| LaporteCity | 25 mi | 0.7 |
| HackensackCity | 26 mi | 1 |
| WalkerCity | 26 mi | 2.8 |
| BackusCity | 26 mi | 0.6 |
| Elbow LakeCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Park Rapids, MN in?
- Park Rapids is in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Park Rapids, MN?
- About 4,270 people live in Park Rapids, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Park Rapids?
- Nearby places include Hubbard (5.5 mi), Osage (9.7 mi), Nevis (11 mi), Menahga (12 mi), Wolf Lake (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023