Communities - Elk River
Contact
Assistant Director of Economic Development: Clay Wilfahrt
763-635-1041
cwilfahrt@ElkRiverMN.gov
City of Elk River website
City Population: 22, 974 (2010 Census)
Population Growth Rate: +39.69% (2000-2010)
School District: 728
Number of Schools: 13
Number of Students: 12,483
Major Transportation Routes: US Hwy 169, US Hwy 10, MN Hwy 101
City Services: Police, Fire, Refuse (Contract with private handlers)
Top Employers: Great River Energy, WalMart, Menards, Cornerstone Auto Resource, Crystal Distribution Inc. Coborns, Cretex, Tescom, Guardian Angels, Cub Foods, E & O Tool & Plastics, Metal Craft, Sportech
Property Tax Rate: 150.440% Total ( 2012 Average)
Municipal Tax Rate: 47.59%
County Tax Rate: 52.01%
School Tax Rate: 45.55%
County Special Rail Authority: 2.42%
City EDA & HRA 2.874%
Chamber of Commerce
www.elkriverchamber.com 763-441-3110
Schools:
Elk River Area School District ISD 728 encompasses a total of 17 schools. Currently the district has nine elementary schools. There are also four junior high schools, three senior high schools, and one community school within the district. The district's extensive community education program also offers social, educational and recreational activities for all ages. For more information call 763-241-3400, or visit www.elkriver.k12.mn.us
Churches:
24 churches within the City of Elk River serve a wide variety
of denominations.
Medical Services:
Seven Family Practice Clinics - Two Urgent Care Centers
Dentists, chiropractors and other health care specialists have practices
within the community.
Hospitals:
Fairview Northland Regional Hospital in Princeton 763-389-1313
Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids 763-236-6000
Monticello-Big Lake Community Hospital in Monticello 763-295-2945
Mail Services:
First Class Post Office and Express Service available.
Financial Institutions:
First National Bank of Elk River 763-441-2200
TCF 612-823-2265
The Bank of Elk River 763-441-1000
US Bank 763-241-1632
Wells Fargo 612-667-4646
Newspapers:
Elk River Star News (weekly)
Minneapolis Star Tribune (daily)
St. Paul Pioneer Press (daily)
Utilities and Services:
Elk River Municipal Utilities 763-441-2020
Electricity:
Elk River Municipal Utilities 763-441-2020
Connexus Energy 612-323-2600
Natural Gas:
CenterPoint Energy/Minnegasco 763-372-4727
Sanitary Sewer:
Municipal
Elk River Municipal Utilities 763-441-2020
Telecommunications: (Telephone, Cable, Internet)
CenturyLink Communications 800-244-1111 (Residential) 800-603-6000 (Business)
Windstream Communications 866-445-5880
Refuse and Recycling:
Elk River Municipal Utilities 763-441-2020
Elk River boasts an available and productive workforce which helps make this area a leader in job creation. Employment opportunities continue to keep pace with significant population growth. This is due in part to a diverse group of businesses and industries located in Elk River. The city and numerous local lenders provide financing to new and expanding businesses. Programs may include industrial revenue bonds, tax increment financing, supplemental micro loans, tax abatement, venture capital funds, as well as full service community banking opportunities.
Most significantly, for a community of its size, Elk River enjoys one of the lowest overall tax rates in the entire state of Minnesota. As part of Elk River's commitment to retain this low tax rate and a high quality of life, the City Council recently adopted a Growth Management Plan and an Economic Strategic Development Plan. Proper planning ensures that growth initiatives are effectively implemented and managed. This is Elk River's commitment to creating better jobs, providing quality housing options, and producing more opportunities for everyone.
Please see the
2009 Community Profile 
for additional demographic information.
Sherburne County Govt Center
ATTN: Economic Development
13880 Business Center Dr NW
Elk River, MN 55330-1692
Office Location & Hours
| Phone: | 763-765-3001 800-433-5229 |
| Fax: | 763-765-3232 |
admin@co.sherburne.mn.us