Park Rapids

City in Hubbard County, Minnesota

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Park Rapids is a city in Hubbard County, Minnesota, with 4,142 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,440 ft (439 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hubbard, 5.9 miles SE.

About Park Rapids

Park Rapids is a city in and the county seat of Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. It is near Itasca State Park, the source of the Mississippi River, as well as the beginning of the Heartland State Trail. The city was founded in 1890 near the Fish Hook River rapids and is along U.S. Highway 71 and Minnesota State Highway 34. The population was 4,142 at the 2020 census.

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Median household income
$44,747
Median home value
$227,500
Median rent
$825/mo
Median age
45.8
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Park Rapids, MN population

Park Rapids had 4,142 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,142
Density560 per sq mi (216 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Park Rapids at a glance

StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyHubbard County
TypeCity
Population4,142 (2020)
Land area7.40 sq mi (19.2 km²)
Water area0.28 sq mi (0.72 km²)
Elevation1,440 ft (439 m)
Coordinates46.9164° N, 95.0579° W
ZIP code56470
Official websiteci.park-rapids.mn.us
Census code (GEOID)2749768

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Park Rapids

What county is Park Rapids in?

Park Rapids is in Hubbard County, Minnesota.

What is the population of Park Rapids, MN?

4,142 people lived in Park Rapids at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Park Rapids, MN?

The ZIP code of Park Rapids is 56470.

What is the elevation of Park Rapids?

1,440 feet (439 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Park Rapids?

Hubbard (5.9 mi), Osage (9.7 mi), Nevis (10.7 mi), Menahga (11.4 mi), Wolf Lake (15.6 mi).

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