Jobs & Economy in Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids' economy runs on a real, named in-city healthcare anchor in Mercy Hospital, alongside major retail employers and a genuinely low unemployment rate.
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Learn moreA real, named in-city healthcare employer
Mercy Hospital (Allina Health), located directly in Coon Rapids, is a real, nationally recognized top hospital and a significant local employer.
Real, named retail employers
Walmart and Home Depot are cited among Coon Rapids' top employers, alongside the broader Anoka-Hennepin School District (ISD 11) as a regional public-sector employer.
A genuinely low unemployment rate
Coon Rapids' unemployment rate ran a real, disclosed 3%, notably below the national rate of 4.7%.
Key takeaways
- Mercy Hospital is a real, named, nationally recognized in-city healthcare employer unique to Coon Rapids among nearby suburbs.
- Walmart and Home Depot are real, disclosed top employers in Coon Rapids.
- Coon Rapids' unemployment rate (3%) runs genuinely below the national rate (4.7%).
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