St. Charles: Community & Culture
Community life in St. Charles is shaped by 1 library, 2 congregations.
- 0.5 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Minnesota 0.8/1K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | St. Charles Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 125 W. 11Th Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | 5,079,323,227 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 55,972 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1849 |
| 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 | 2 |
|---|
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (3)
St. Charles City Bakery
Trinity Episcopal Church
Whitewater Avenue Commercial Historic District
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 7 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | ST CHARLES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=St. Charles+MN |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=55987 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=55987 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=55987 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=55987 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 36 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 33 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 28 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 7 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Remlinger Muscle Cars
Minnesota Marine Art Museum
Winona County Historical Society Armory Museum
Watkins Heritage Museum
Polish Cultural Institute & Museum
Arches Museum
The Bunnell House
Rollingstone Luxembourg Heritage Museum
Perrot State Park Nature Center
Trempealeau Community Heritage Museum
Rushford Depot Museum
Rushford Depoy Museum
Arcadia Area Historical Society
City Station Museum
Midway
Attractions (15)
Remlinger Muscle Cars
Minnesota Marine Art Museum
Winona County Historical Society Armory Museum
Watkins Heritage Museum
Polish Cultural Institute & Museum
Arches Museum
The Bunnell House
Rollingstone Luxembourg Heritage Museum
Perrot State Park Nature Center
Trempealeau Community Heritage Museum
Rushford Depot Museum
Rushford Depoy Museum
Arcadia Area Historical Society
City Station Museum
Midway
Other
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 50.0% |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | lower engagement |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 16.12 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 7 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |