Anoka County | Diversity Employer

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Living Here

Anoka County Communities are dynamic and livable places in close proximity to the Twin Cities, where one can access all that the Cities have to offer without the expense and hassle of living in a more urban setting. Great schools, safe streets, affordable housing, and a host of cultural and recreational opportunities all make the communities of Anoka County great places to live.

Quality of Life

Anoka County offers an ideal fusion between small-town communities and easy access to everything happening in Minneapolis/St.Paul. With low costs of living, access to a prominent arts community, and many other cultural amenities, your employees are sure to enjoy Anoka County.

• Climate – Despite our northern location, Anoka County averages 196 sunny days per year, close to the U.S. average of 205 sunny days.
• 10th fastest growing county since 2010-in Minnesota.
• Access to parks – People in Anoka County have access to over 11,500 acres of parks – an average of two parks within a half mile.
• 95 percent of people in the county have nearby access to exercise opportunities.
• Community Engagement – 76.1% of people ages 18 or older voted in the last presidential election, compared to the U.S. median of 55.6%
• Anoka County ranks in the Top 20 out of all 87 Minnesota counties for Overall Health Outcomes.
• Safe Streets – On a crime scale from 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime), Anoka County rates 26.9 for Property Crime, which is lower than Minneapolis (32), Minnesota (32.5) and U.S. average (38.1).

Entertainment & Recreation

National Sports Center – Blaine is home to the National Sports Center, the world’s largest amateur sports facility.

TPC Twin Cities – Designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer and home of the PGA, TPC has consistently been ranked one of the Top 20 golf courses in Minnesota by Golf Magazine.

Bunker Beach Water Park – Located in Coon Rapids, the largest water park in Minnesota also features the state’s larges wave pool and six water slides.

Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve – One of the world’s classic ecological research sites, offers hiking, tours, and other public programs.

Lyric Arts Main Street Stage – Located in Anoka’s historic downtown, Lyric Arts professional company presents leading edge drama, comedy, musicals and children’s productions.

Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts – This premier art center in Fridley features rotating exhibits by visual artists, literary readings, and classes in writing and visual arts.

Chomonix Golf Course – This course is located in the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Preserve and offers great golf experiences for all ages.

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