Vadnais Heights, Minnesota facts for kids
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Vadnais Heights
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Intersection in Vadnais Heights
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Location of the city of Vadnais Heights
within Ramsey County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Ramsey |
| Incorporated | July 24, 1957 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.22 sq mi (21.28 km2) |
| • Land | 6.97 sq mi (18.05 km2) |
| • Water | 1.25 sq mi (3.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 12,912 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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12,713 |
| • Density | 1,852.25/sq mi (715.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
55110, 55127
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| Area code(s) | 651 |
| FIPS code | 27-66460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397106 |
| Sales tax | 8.375% |
Vadnais Heights is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA. In 2020, about 12,912 people lived there. The city was officially started on July 24, 1957.
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Where is Vadnais Heights Located?
Vadnais Heights covers about 8.24 square miles (21.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 6.98 square miles (18.1 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.26 square miles (3.3 square kilometers), is water.
The city shares its borders with several other cities. These include Shoreview, Little Canada, White Bear Lake, Maplewood, North Oaks, and Gem Lake.
Main Roads in the City
Several important roads pass through Vadnais Heights. These include Interstate 35E, Interstate 694, U.S. Highway 61, and County Highway 96. These roads help people travel easily in and out of the city.
What is the Climate Like?
Vadnais Heights has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has hot, wet summers and cold, dry winters. This kind of climate is common in south-central Minnesota.
| Climate data for Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 54 (12) |
60 (16) |
81 (27) |
88 (31) |
98 (37) |
102 (39) |
103 (39) |
107 (42) |
93 (34) |
88 (31) |
78 (26) |
67 (19) |
107 (42) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 42.8 (6.0) |
46.9 (8.3) |
62.7 (17.1) |
79.5 (26.4) |
86.7 (30.4) |
92.1 (33.4) |
93.4 (34.1) |
91.3 (32.9) |
87.2 (30.7) |
78.1 (25.6) |
60.7 (15.9) |
46.0 (7.8) |
95.6 (35.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 24.6 (−4.1) |
30.0 (−1.1) |
42.2 (5.7) |
56.5 (13.6) |
69.4 (20.8) |
78.7 (25.9) |
82.7 (28.2) |
80.7 (27.1) |
73.0 (22.8) |
59.0 (15.0) |
42.7 (5.9) |
29.5 (−1.4) |
55.8 (13.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 16.5 (−8.6) |
20.7 (−6.3) |
33.1 (0.6) |
46.8 (8.2) |
59.8 (15.4) |
69.4 (20.8) |
73.5 (23.1) |
71.5 (21.9) |
63.7 (17.6) |
50.3 (10.2) |
35.5 (1.9) |
22.5 (−5.3) |
46.9 (8.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 8.3 (−13.2) |
11.4 (−11.4) |
24.1 (−4.4) |
37.0 (2.8) |
50.3 (10.2) |
60.1 (15.6) |
64.3 (17.9) |
62.4 (16.9) |
54.4 (12.4) |
41.6 (5.3) |
28.3 (−2.1) |
15.6 (−9.1) |
38.2 (3.4) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −17.9 (−27.7) |
−14.5 (−25.8) |
−3.5 (−19.7) |
18.1 (−7.7) |
33.8 (1.0) |
45.1 (7.3) |
51.7 (10.9) |
50.4 (10.2) |
36.5 (2.5) |
23.9 (−4.5) |
7.7 (−13.5) |
−10.0 (−23.3) |
−21.0 (−29.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −37 (−38) |
−40 (−40) |
−20 (−29) |
1 (−17) |
26 (−3) |
34 (1) |
36 (2) |
42 (6) |
25 (−4) |
6 (−14) |
−14 (−26) |
−35 (−37) |
−40 (−40) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.78 (20) |
0.81 (21) |
1.50 (38) |
3.12 (79) |
4.31 (109) |
4.52 (115) |
4.47 (114) |
4.45 (113) |
3.13 (80) |
3.08 (78) |
1.84 (47) |
1.10 (28) |
33.11 (842) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 8.5 (22) |
6.4 (16) |
6.5 (17) |
2.1 (5.3) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
4.9 (12) |
10.2 (26) |
38.8 (98.81) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 5.9 | 5.1 | 6.7 | 9.1 | 11.3 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 8.8 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 6.2 | 6.9 | 97.5 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 5.1 | 3.2 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 4.2 | 17.4 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Who Lives in Vadnais Heights?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 2,459 | — | |
| 1970 | 3,411 | 38.7% | |
| 1980 | 5,111 | 49.8% | |
| 1990 | 11,041 | 116.0% | |
| 2000 | 13,069 | 18.4% | |
| 2010 | 12,302 | −5.9% | |
| 2020 | 12,912 | 5.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 12,713 | 3.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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In 2010, there were 12,302 people living in Vadnais Heights. These people made up 5,066 households and 3,340 families. The city had about 1,762 people per square mile (680 people per square kilometer).
Diversity of Residents
Most people in Vadnais Heights are White (84.9%). Other groups include African American (3.6%), Native American (0.5%), and Asian (7.6%). About 2.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of all the households, about 29.2% had children under 18 living there. More than half (52.3%) were married couples living together. About 9.8% of households were led by a woman without a husband, and 3.8% were led by a man without a wife.
The average household had 2.42 people, and the average family had 2.97 people.
Age of Residents
The average age of people in Vadnais Heights was 41.9 years old.
- About 22.3% of residents were under 18.
- 7.7% were between 18 and 24.
- 23.4% were between 25 and 44.
- 34.2% were between 45 and 64.
- 12.3% were 65 or older.
The city had slightly more females (52.7%) than males (47.3%).
Parks and Fun Activities
Vadnais Heights has many green spaces for everyone to enjoy. There are over 100 acres (0.40 square kilometers) of parkland spread across 14 different parks.
These parks offer lots of fun things to do. You can find play equipment, walking trails, picnic areas, and sports fields for soccer, softball, and baseball. In winter, there are rinks for hockey and pleasure skating. There are also courts for basketball and tennis, plus restrooms.
Vadnais Lake: A Special Place
Vadnais Lake is surrounded by protected land with miles of walking trails. It's a very important lake because it provides drinking water for the Ramsey County area. To keep the water clean, boating and swimming are not allowed in the lake. Fishing is only permitted in certain spots on the southwest side. The lake is also a special habitat for ducks, supported by Ducks Unlimited.
Schools in Vadnais Heights
Most students in Vadnais Heights attend schools in the White Bear Lake Area Public Schools district (ISD 624). However, students in the northwestern part of the city go to schools in the Mounds View Public Schools district (ISD 621).
Vadnais Heights Elementary School, part of the White Bear Lake School District, is located at Centerville Road and County Road E. Its mascot is a wolf! There is also an independent charter school called the Academy for Sciences and Agriculture High School, which is located near Vadnais Lake.
See also
In Spanish: Vadnais Heights (Minnesota) para niños
