Economic Development
St. Croix Falls is unique and fortunate to be located in an area rich in natural and cultural resources. The distinctive beauty of the St. Croix River Valley, numerous recreational activities, and proximity to Wisconsin’s oldest state park (Interstate Park), has given rise to a flourishing tourism industry. According to Interstate Park, the park has over 354,000 visitors each year. Because of the large influx of tourists into the community, the services and retail trade sectors have benefited significantly by capturing tourist dollars.
The City of St. Croix Falls is dedicated to preserving its pristine river valley community and to providing a safe, friendly environment by investing in the future through orderly growth, thereby protecting its scenic beauty, natural resources and its historic character.
St. Croix Falls was incorporated in 1887 and became a city in 1958. It has an estimated population of 2,200, comprises an area of approximately 3.5 square miles and is located on the western border of Wisconsin, approximately 45 miles northeast of Minneapolis-St. Paul. The City is at the intersection of U.S. Highway No. 8 and State Highway No. 87 and is about 25 miles east of Interstate Highway No. 35 in Minnesota.
The St. Croix Falls industrial park is located on the north side of US highway 8, extending east-west along Pine Street and Aspen Drive. The industrial park is approximately 145 acres in size, and is currently comprised of 21 businesses. The buildings within the park are relatively new and structurally sound. Logistically, the close proximity to the US highway 8 corridor has made the industrial park more appealing. The majority of employers in the park are small to medium in size.
The City is ready to assist businesses in accessing economic development resources offered at the regional/state/national level. The industrial park has full utilities, and you will find an available workforce at affordable wages with available sites to build homes. For information on the City’s Comprehensive Plan, which includes an Economic Development Element, please visit the following website: http://www.co.polk.wi.us/landinfo/pdfs/Planning/CompPlanCStCroixFalls.PDF
For additional information, please call City all at 715-483-3929 or email: administrator@cityofstcroixfalls.com
Other helpful links:
http://www.polkcountyedc.com/PDF/Polk_County_Labor_Market_Conditions.pdf
http://www.wcwrpc.org/Polk/PolkEconomicProfile/2009_Polk.pdf
