St. Joseph: Community & Culture
On the community map of St. Joseph: 1 library, 3 congregations.
- 0.4 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Minnesota 0.8/1K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | COLD SPRING PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | 3,206,858,281 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 27 RED RIVER AVE S, COLD SPRING MN 56320 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.5 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · Total count | 3 |
|---|
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (3)
Church of St. Joseph-Catholic
First State Bank
St. Benedict's Convent and College Historic District
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 13 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | UNITED STATES JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=St. Joseph+MN |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=56320 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=56320 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=56320 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=56320 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 114 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 128 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 45 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 27 |
| Craft Beverages · Breweries · Total count | 1 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722 · OSM Overpass — craft=brewery/winery
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (8)
Cold Spring Area Historical Society
Hemker Park & Zoo
Paynesville Historical Museum
Rail Legacy Museum
Stearns History Museum
Melrose Area Museum
Minnesota Baseball Hall of Fame Museum
Summerland
Attractions (12)
Cold Spring Area Historical Society
Hemker Park & Zoo
Paynesville Historical Museum
Rail Legacy Museum
Stearns History Museum
Melrose Area Museum
Minnesota Baseball Hall of Fame Museum
Summerland
G.A.R Hall
Meeker County Historical Society Museum
Meeker County Historical Society Museum
Atwater Area Historical Society and Museum
Other
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 40.0% |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | lower engagement |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 16.12 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 11 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |