Starbuck Depot · McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0

US Post Office - Starbuck, Minnesota 56381 (27163399869) · Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0

Starbuck, Minnesota - panoramio · Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0

Minnewaska Hospital · Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain

Orange Julius Beverage (37829476762) · Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0

Starbuck, Minnesota

Starbuck is a city of 1,235 people in Pope County, Minnesota.

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Population1,235 -10.7% since 2019

CountyPope County

Elevation1,171 ft 357 m

Land area1.5 sq mi

ZIP code56381

Nearest airportChandler Field (AXN) 19 mi

Why visit Starbuck

Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.

Highlights include Little Falls and Dakota Depot and Minnewaska Hospital.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 2°F, and about 46 inches of snow fall in a normal year.

About Starbuck

Starbuck is a city in Pope County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,365 at the 2020 census. The city is on the western shore of Lake Minnewaska.

From the Wikipedia article Starbuck, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks2

Little Falls and Dakota Depot

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places

Railway station in Minnesota, the United States of America

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Minnewaska Hospital

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places

Hospital in Minnesota, United States

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Parks, trails and playgrounds5

Hobo Park

Park

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Lakeshore Park

Park · 0.6 mi

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Starbuck City Park

Park · 0.8 mi

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Starbuck Public Beach

Beach · 0.8 mi

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Starbuck Wildlife Management Area

Hiking and trails · 1.3 mi

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Restaurants and cafes1

Water's Edge

Diner · American · 1.0 mi

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Where to stay1

Hobo Park Campground & Marina

Campground · 0.4 mi

$21-$51

401 East First, Starbuck

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History

Starbuck was platted in the spring of 1882, as a village on the Northern Pacific railway, adjoining Lake Minnewaska. The growth and settlement of Pope County were greatly impeded for many years by the lack of railway and shipping facilities, which obliged settlers to go long distances into adjoining counties to market their products.

The town was reportedly named after Stabekk in Bærum in Akershus county, Norway. But Geographical Names of Manitoba says the village of Starbuck, Manitoba, is thought to have been named after the town in Minnesota by a contractor working for the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885, and that Starbuck, Minnesota, was named after William H. Starbuck of New York, who financed the Little Falls and Dakota Railroad. Some also believe the town's name comes from the oxen used to build the railroad through the town, whose names were Star and Buck.

From the History section of Starbuck, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Schools, colleges and libraries6

Glacial Hills Elementary

School · 0.4 mi
610 W 6Th St, Starbuck

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Minnewaska Area Intermediate School

School · 3.8 mi
25122 State Hwy 28, Glenwood

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Minnewaska Area Junior High

School · 3.8 mi
25122 State Hwy 28, Glenwood

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Minnewaska Area Win Academy

School
500 John St, Starbuck

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Minnewaska Secondary

School · 3.8 mi
25122 State Hwy 28, Glenwood

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Minnewaska Secondary Alternative Pg

School · 3.8 mi
25122 State Highway 28, Glenwood

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Map of Starbuck

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Climate by month

Average high Average low Rain

Monthly table

Month	High	Low	Rain	Snow
Jan	23°F	2°F	0.5 in	10.6 in
Feb	27°F	5°F	0.5 in	8.9 in
Mar	40°F	19°F	1.1 in	7.6 in
Apr	57°F	31°F	2.1 in	2.9 in
May	70°F	44°F	3.0 in	0.0 in
Jun	79°F	54°F	4.3 in	0.0 in
Jul	83°F	58°F	4.1 in	0.0 in
Aug	81°F	56°F	3.7 in	0.0 in
Sep	74°F	47°F	2.9 in	0.0 in
Oct	59°F	34°F	2.5 in	0.6 in
Nov	41°F	21°F	1.0 in	5.3 in
Dec	28°F	8°F	0.7 in	10.4 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Glenwood 2Wnw (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$72,583median household income

$168,300median home value

$1,000median monthly rent

43.5median age

15.2%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher

76.8%of homes are owner-occupied

22.8 minaverage commute

Age of residents

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Pope County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.

2023-07-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
2022-08-09: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
2022-07-08: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
2013-07-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Chandler Field (AXN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.

Glenwood 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
Morris 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
Alexandria 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
Benson 21 mi south, about 33 min by car
Osakis 25 mi northeast, about 41 min by car
Sauk Centre 29 mi east, about 47 min by car
Elbow Lake 34 mi northwest, about 54 min by car
Melrose 35 mi east, about 56 min by car
Appleton 37 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
Willmar 41 mi southeast, about 1 h by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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Sources and licences

NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text

Photo credits

Starbuck MN, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
Starbuck Depot, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
US Post Office - Starbuck, Minnesota 56381 (27163399869), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
Starbuck, Minnesota - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
Minnewaska Hospital, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
Orange Julius Beverage (37829476762), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
1971 Ford Mustang Grande (14625954660), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1968 Pontiac Bonneville (14810158684), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1965 AMC Rambler Marlin (14625918069), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1961 Rambler Classic Super Cross Country (14789655716), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1965 AMC Rambler Marlin (14625949448), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1965 AMC Rambler Marlin (14809495991), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1964 Rambler American 330 (14626068098), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1966 Pontiac GTO (14809611841), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1965 AMC Rambler Marlin (14626042477), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1964 Rambler American 330 (14625989680), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1970 Oldsmobile (14810258474), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1964 Rambler American 330 (14809604811), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1971 Ford Mustang Grande (14809467151), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1976 Oldsmobile 442 (14832382683), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1964 Rambler American 330 (14626044529), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1966 Pontiac GTO (14809618971), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1977 Pontiac Trans Am - blue (14625979130), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1961 Rambler Classic Super Cross Country (14626115337), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1966 Pontiac GTO (14812350172), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1965 AMC Rambler Marlin (14832377523), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1965 Ford F-100 Pick-Up, Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0
1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible (14832245633), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1980 Pontiac Trans Am (14812692975), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1964 Rambler American 330 (14626159747), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1976 Oldsmobile 442 (14626023627), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1971 Ford Mustang Grande (14626004559), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1976 Oldsmobile 442 (14809463671), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1970 Oldsmobile (14812270152), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1966 Pontiac GTO (14626176337), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1961 Rambler Classic Super Cross Country (14812283612), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1965 AMC Rambler Marlin (14625848660), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
1965 Ford F-100 Pick-Up - 14625986057, Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0
1961 Rambler Classic Super Cross Country (14810274704), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0

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Starbuck, Minnesota

Why visit Starbuck

Weather in Starbuck

About Starbuck

Museums and landmarks2

Little Falls and Dakota Depot

Minnewaska Hospital

Parks, trails and playgrounds5

Hobo Park

Lakeshore Park

Starbuck City Park

Starbuck Public Beach

Starbuck Wildlife Management Area

Restaurants and cafes1

Water's Edge

Where to stay1

Hobo Park Campground & Marina

History

Schools, colleges and libraries6

Glacial Hills Elementary

Minnewaska Area Intermediate School

Minnewaska Area Junior High

Minnewaska Area Win Academy

Minnewaska Secondary

Minnewaska Secondary Alternative Pg

Map of Starbuck

Climate by month

People and cost of living

Disaster history

Getting there and nearby towns

Local news

Reviews, tips and questions

Sources and licences