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Gutters, roofing, siding and windows in Stearns County, MN
Omega Exteriors serves Stearns County, Minnesota, from its Brainerd office, about 59 miles from the center of the county. Stearns County has 159,358 residents in 60,937 households (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Call our Brainerd office at (218) 833-2997 or request a free estimate online.
Coverage
Cities we serve in Stearns County
The 31 Stearns County cities and communities we serve, with households, ZIP codes, nearby storm events and the nearest office.
In Stearns County we serve 31 cities and communities: Albany, Avon, Belgrade, Brooten, Cold Spring, Elrosa, Fairhaven, Freeport, Greenwald, Holdingford, Kimball, Lake Henry, Meire Grove, Melrose, New Munich, Paynesville, Richmond, Rockville, Roscoe, Sartell, Sauk Centre, Spring Hill, St. Anthony, St. Augusta, St. Cloud, St. John's University, St. Joseph, St. Martin, St. Rosa, St. Stephen and Waite Park.
| City | Households | ZIP codes | Storm events nearby (2016 on) | Nearest office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | 1,149 | 56307 | 21 within 10 mi | Brainerd (53 mi) |
| Avon | 617 | 56310 | 25 within 10 mi | Brainerd (53 mi) |
| Belgrade | 339 | 56312 | 27 within 10 mi | Brainerd (73 mi) |
| Brooten | 234 | 56316 | 25 within 10 mi | Brainerd (74 mi) |
| Cold Spring | 1,721 | 56320 | 27 within 10 mi | Brainerd (63 mi) |
| Elrosa | 87 | 56325 | 23 within 10 mi | Brainerd (66 mi) |
| Fairhaven | 120 | 55382 | 47 within 10 mi | Farmington (70 mi) |
| Freeport | 279 | 56331 | 14 within 10 mi | Brainerd (53 mi) |
| Greenwald | 92 | 56335 | 15 within 10 mi | Brainerd (61 mi) |
| Holdingford | 290 | 56340 | 22 within 10 mi | Brainerd (45 mi) |
| Kimball | 293 | 55353 | 44 within 10 mi | Brainerd (72 mi) |
| Lake Henry | 39 | 56362 | 21 within 10 mi | Brainerd (68 mi) |
| Meire Grove | 68 | 56352 | 22 within 10 mi | Brainerd (60 mi) |
| Melrose | 1,552 | 56352 | 22 within 10 mi | Brainerd (55 mi) |
| New Munich | 98 | 56356 | 17 within 10 mi | Brainerd (57 mi) |
| Paynesville | 1,110 | 56362 | 31 within 10 mi | Brainerd (72 mi) |
| Richmond | 558 | 56368 | 25 within 10 mi | Brainerd (64 mi) |
| Rockville | 936 | 56301, 56369, 56320 | 69 within 10 mi | Brainerd (62 mi) |
| Roscoe | 36 | 56371 | 32 within 10 mi | Brainerd (67 mi) |
| Sartell | 7,578 | 56377, 56303 | 73 within 10 mi | Brainerd (51 mi) |
| Sauk Centre | 1,989 | 56378 | 25 within 10 mi | Brainerd (56 mi) |
| Spring Hill | 47 | 56352 | 16 within 10 mi | Brainerd (65 mi) |
| St. Anthony | 24 | 56307 | 23 within 10 mi | Brainerd (50 mi) |
| St. Augusta | 1,151 | 56301, 55320, 55353, 55382 | 77 within 10 mi | Brainerd (63 mi) |
| St. Cloud | 27,748 | 56303, 56301, 56304 | 95 within 10 mi | Brainerd (57 mi) |
| St. John's University | 8 | 56374 | 61 within 10 mi | Brainerd (54 mi) |
| St. Joseph | 2,217 | 56374 | 82 within 10 mi | Brainerd (55 mi) |
| St. Martin | 142 | 56376 | 20 within 10 mi | Brainerd (63 mi) |
| St. Rosa | 27 | 56331 | 20 within 10 mi | Brainerd (50 mi) |
| St. Stephen | 285 | 56375 | 53 within 10 mi | Brainerd (45 mi) |
| Waite Park | 3,575 | 56387, 56301 | 93 within 10 mi | Brainerd (57 mi) |
Housing
Homes in Stearns County
Housing figures for Stearns County from the American Community Survey 2023, 5-year, with a table of homes by year built.
Stearns County has 66,211 housing units, and 69% of them are single-family detached homes (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Another 4% are attached homes such as townhomes. Mobile homes make up 2% of the housing units.
The median home in Stearns County was built in 1984. 45% of homes in Stearns County were built before 1980, and 27% were built in 2000 or later. The most common building period is 2000–2009, with 11,318 homes.
68% of occupied homes in Stearns County are owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home in Stearns County is valued at $256,500. Among occupied homes in Stearns County, 52% heat with utility gas, 28% with electricity, 14% with bottled or tank gas, 2% with fuel oil and 2% with wood.
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 553 | 1% |
| 2010–2019 | 6,218 | 9% |
| 2000–2009 | 11,318 | 17% |
| 1990–1999 | 10,031 | 15% |
| 1980–1989 | 8,566 | 13% |
| 1970–1979 | 9,611 | 15% |
| 1960–1969 | 5,836 | 9% |
| 1950–1959 | 3,826 | 6% |
| 1940–1949 | 2,735 | 4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7,517 | 11% |
Source: American Community Survey 2023, 5-year (tables B25024, B25034, B25035, B25003, B25077, B25040).
Storm record
Hail, wind and tornado record in Stearns County
Events in the NOAA Storm Events Database in Stearns County, from 2016 through March 31, 2026 for hail and through September 22, 2025 for thunderstorm wind and tornadoes.
The NOAA Storm Events Database records 80 hail events, 88 thunderstorm-wind events and 11 tornadoes in Stearns County from 2016 through March 31, 2026 for hail and through September 22, 2025 for thunderstorm wind and tornadoes. The largest hail on record there in that period was 3.25 inches on July 13, 2023, near Belgrade. 26 of those hail events had hail 1.5 inches or larger.
The most recent hail event in Stearns County was on August 8, 2025: 0.88 in hail near Sauk Centre. The most recent thunderstorm-wind event in Stearns County was on July 28, 2025, near Brooten. The strongest thunderstorm wind recorded in Stearns County in that period was 81 mph. The busiest year was 2022, with 37 events in all.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
By year
Stearns County storm events by year
Hail, thunderstorm-wind and tornado events for each year from 2016 through 2026.
| Year | Hail events | Wind events | Tornadoes | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | no data yet | no data yet | — |
| 2025 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 2 in |
| 2024 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 1.25 in |
| 2023 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 3.25 in |
| 2022 | 22 | 14 | 1 | 2 in |
| 2021 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 1.5 in |
| 2020 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1.25 in |
| 2019 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 2 in |
| 2018 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 in |
| 2017 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 1 in |
| 2016 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 1.75 in |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
Event list
Most recent recorded events in Stearns County
The 15 most recent events on record, newest first, each with its date, type and nearest place.
| Date | Event | Nearest place |
|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2025 | 0.88 in hail | Sauk Centre |
| July 28, 2025 | 64 mph wind | Brooten |
| July 28, 2025 | 64 mph wind | Paynesville |
| July 28, 2025 | 64 mph wind | Cold Spring |
| July 18, 2025 | 1.75 in hail | Eden Valley |
| July 18, 2025 | 1 in hail | Cold Spring |
| July 18, 2025 | 1 in hail | St. Augusta |
| July 18, 2025 | 2 in hail | St. Augusta |
| July 18, 2025 | 1 in hail | St. Augusta |
| July 15, 2025 | 58 mph wind | St. Augusta |
| June 20, 2025 | 66 mph wind | Sauk Centre |
| June 16, 2025 | 70 mph wind | Sartell |
| June 16, 2025 | 58 mph wind | Sartell |
| June 16, 2025 | 60 mph wind | Waite Park |
| June 16, 2025 | 60 mph wind | Waite Park |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
Risk ratings
Stearns County storm and winter risk ratings
FEMA National Risk Index scores for 7 perils in Stearns County, with the county's rank in Minnesota.
Stearns County scores 96.5 of 100 for hail in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 4th of 87 Minnesota counties. Stearns County scores 97.6 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 6th of 87 Minnesota counties. Stearns County scores 92.3 of 100 for winter weather in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 6th of 87 Minnesota counties. Of the perils listed here, the highest score in Stearns County is for strong wind, at 97.6 of 100.
Stearns County averages 30.8 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). The average annual temperature in Stearns County is 43.1°F.
| Peril | Score (0–100) | Rank in Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 96.5 | 4th of 87 |
| Strong wind | 97.6 | 6th of 87 |
| Tornado | 78.5 | 28th of 87 |
| Winter weather | 92.3 | 6th of 87 |
| Ice storm | 72.3 | 4th of 87 |
| Cold wave | 86.3 | 15th of 87 |
| Lightning | 86.5 | 6th of 87 |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, 2026 release; rank among the state's counties computed from the scores; NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
Your local office
Served from our Brainerd office
How to reach the Brainerd office, the nearest to the center of Stearns County.
Our Brainerd office is at 217 S 7th St, Brainerd, MN 56401, about 59 miles from the center of Stearns County. Its hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. You can reach that office at (218) 833-2997.
Questions
Questions about Stearns County
8 questions and answers about Omega Exteriors in Stearns County.
Does Omega Exteriors serve Stearns County?
Yes. Omega Exteriors serves Stearns County from its Brainerd office, about 59 miles away.
Which cities in Stearns County does Omega Exteriors serve?
We serve 31 cities and communities there: Albany, Avon, Belgrade, Brooten, Cold Spring, Elrosa, Fairhaven, Freeport, Greenwald, Holdingford, Kimball, Lake Henry, Meire Grove, Melrose, New Munich, Paynesville, Richmond, Rockville, Roscoe, Sartell, Sauk Centre, Spring Hill, St. Anthony, St. Augusta, St. Cloud, St. John's University, St. Joseph, St. Martin, St. Rosa, St. Stephen and Waite Park.
How often does hail hit Stearns County?
NOAA lists 80 hail events in Stearns County from 2016 through March 31, 2026. By year: 2026: 0, 2025: 10, 2024: 2, 2023: 12, 2022: 22, 2021: 2, 2020: 6, 2019: 8, 2018: 2, 2017: 5, 2016: 11.
When was the last recorded storm near Stearns County?
The most recent event on record in Stearns County is 0.88 in hail on August 8, 2025, near Sauk Centre.
Have tornadoes been recorded near Stearns County?
NOAA lists 11 tornadoes in Stearns County from 2016 through September 22, 2025.
How old are homes in Stearns County?
The median home in Stearns County was built in 1984, and 45% of homes there were built before 1980.
How does Stearns County rate for hail and wind risk?
Stearns County scores 96.5 of 100 for hail and 97.6 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, ranking 4th and 6th of 87 Minnesota counties.
Which office serves Stearns County?
Our Brainerd office at 217 S 7th St, Brainerd, MN 56401, about 59 miles away.
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