St. Cloud: Community & Culture
St. Cloud's civic fabric includes 1 library, 41 congregations, and 6 cultural organizations.
- 0.6 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Minnesota 0.8/1K).
- 0.8 cultural orgs per 10K residents.
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | St. Cloud Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 1300 W. St. Germain St. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | 3,206,502,500 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 56,301 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2972 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · Total count | 41 |
|---|
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (16)
Cota Round Barns
Minnesota State Reformatory for Men Historic District
Arnold, Francis, House
Bensen, John N., House
Bishop's House/Chancery Office
Carter Block
Clarke, Nehemiah P., House
Fifth Avenue Commercial Buildings
First National Bank
Foley-Brower-Bohmer House
Majerus, Michael, House
Model School
Pan Motor Company Office and Sheet Metal Works
St. Cloud Commercial Historic District
St. Cloud Veterans Administration Hospital Historic District
Stearns County Courthouse and Jail
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 6 |
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Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | ST CLOUD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=St. Cloud+MN |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=56379 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=56379 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=56379 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=56379 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 13 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 19 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 7 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (10)
Summerland
Minnesota Baseball Hall of Fame Museum
Rail Legacy Museum
Stearns History Museum
Cold Spring Area Historical Society
Charles A Weyerhaeuser Museum
Sherburne History Center's Museum and Sand Burr Gift Shop
Minnesota Fishing Museum
Pine Grove Zoo
Hemker Park & Zoo
Attractions (12)
Summerland
Minnesota Baseball Hall of Fame Museum
Rail Legacy Museum
Stearns History Museum
Cold Spring Area Historical Society
Charles A Weyerhaeuser Museum
Sherburne History Center's Museum and Sand Burr Gift Shop
Minnesota Fishing Museum
Pine Grove Zoo
Hemker Park & Zoo
Minnesota Military Museum
Camp Ripley Environmental Education Center
Other
Stations (4)
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| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 60.0% |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | lower engagement |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 16.12 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 114 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |