Stearns County is nestled in the state of Minnesota. With an area of 1389 square miles, Stearns County is one of the larger counties in the state, while in regards to population it is near the top with 13,316 inhabitants. Stearns County's population density of urban makes it one of the least thickly populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Saint Cloud, with a population of 15,703.
Stearns County is one of the more affluent regions in the state. The median income for Stearns County residents is $42,403, putting the region in in the top half of all counties in Minnesota. Reflecting this, the average home value in Stearns County is $101,782, slightly above the state average of $117,549.
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