Around Coon Rapids ...

The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Minneapolis. It is located about 13 miles [20 km] to the south of Coon Rapids. Minneapolis has a population of 433,000 people.<1>.

The next largest community is Saint Paul. It is located about 18 miles [ km] to the southeast of Coon Rapids and has a population of 307,000 people.

For comparison, Coon Rapids has a population of 62,900 people.

Below is a sample of neighboring communities based on their distance from Coon Rapids, with the nearest first.

• Coon Creek
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coon Creek
  • Coon Creek is located in Anoka County
• Anoka
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anoka
  • Anoka is located in Anoka County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 17,517 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Anoka <2>
• Blaine
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blaine have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blaine
  • Blaine is located in Anoka County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 66,697 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blaine <2>
• Brooklyn Park
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brooklyn Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brooklyn Park
  • Brooklyn Park is located in Hennepin County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 79,574 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brooklyn Park <2>
• Champlin
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Champlin have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Champlin
  • Champlin is located in Hennepin County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 25,049 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Champlin <2>
• Andover
  (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Andover have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Andover
  • Andover is located in Anoka County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 33,448 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Andover <2>
• Spring Lake Park
  (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Lake Park
  • Spring Lake Park is located in Anoka County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,907 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Spring Lake Park <2>
• Brooklyn Center
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brooklyn Center
  • Brooklyn Center is located in Hennepin County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 30,253 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brooklyn Center <2>
• Fridley
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fridley
  • Fridley is located in Anoka County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 27,857 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fridley <2>
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  • Lexington
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lexington have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lexington
    • Lexington is located in Anoka County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,655 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lexington <2>
  • Mounds View
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mounds View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mounds View
    • Mounds View is located in Ramsey County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 13,446 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mounds View <2>
  • Osseo
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Osseo have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osseo
    • Osseo is located in Hennepin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,703 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Osseo <2>
  • Circle Pines
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Circle Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Circle Pines
    • Circle Pines is located in Anoka County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,928 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Circle Pines <2>
  • Ham Lake
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ham Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ham Lake
    • Ham Lake is located in Anoka County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 16,943 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ham Lake <2>
  • Dayton
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dayton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dayton
    • Dayton is located in Hennepin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,404 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dayton <2>

For more communities neighboring Coon Rapids, please visit our County-by-County Page for Coon Rapids.

Anoka County ...

Coon Rapids is located in Anoka County<4>.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Anoka County: Chisago, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Sherburne & Washington. The Mississippi River runs along the eastern border of the county.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Coon Rapids ...

It seems like there is always a nearby community with a name that seems interesting, maybe familiar or just catches our attention in some other way. We've collected some names which strike us as being curious or interesting. Our list can be found on the Tidbits & Trivia Page for Coon Rapids.

Airports Near Coon Rapids ...

When a trip includes a flight, we try to find an airport that best fits our travel plans.<5> To that purpose, we've assembled a list of that are relatively close to Coon Rapids and that information can be found on the Airports Page for Coon Rapids.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Coon Rapids ...

Looking for more information about Coon Rapids? A good source is the TripAdvisor website and we always start with their TripAdvisor page for Coon Rapids. Their page will give you an overview and then additional links that will help you to find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the TripAdvisor page for Coon Rapids, there are neighboring communities that also have TripAdvisor pages. A list of those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Coon Rapids.

Websites We Enjoy ...

When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit.

• For the State of Minnesota:
  • Minnesota Tourism
  • Parks for Minnesota
  • Fishing in Minnesota
  • Hunting in Minnesota
• TripAdvisor Links for:
  • Minnesota Statewide Tourism
  • Coon Rapids Tourism
  • Additional neighboring communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Coon Rapids
• Also of Interest:
  • National Park Service (NPS) sites in Minnesota
  • America's Byways - Scenic & Historic Roadways
  • RoadsideAmerica - Offbeat Tourist Attractions
  • Atlas Obscura - Curious and Wondrous Travel Destinations
  • Only In Your State - Places to visit in Minnesota
  • The Living New Deal - Sites in Minnesota

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Coon Rapids: www.ci.coon-rapids.mn.us/

The official website for Anoka County: www.co.anoka.mn.us/

The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/