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St. Peter, MN

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Population
12,275
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
768 ft
Median Home Value
$250,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$961/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$65,122
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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St. Peter in context.

OverallBest places in MinnesotaPopulation rankingHighest population places in MinnesotaNearest larger communityMankato, Minnesota11 miles away · 46,529 residents.

About St. Peter

St. Peter is a city and the county seat of Nicollet County, Minnesota, situated ten miles north of Mankato in the scenic Minnesota River valley. The city of approximately 12,200 is home to Gustavus Adolphus College, a prominent private liberal arts institution, and houses the Minnesota Security Hospital. Accessible via U.S. Highway 169, the community serves as a major commercial and educational center within the Mankato metropolitan area.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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