Blue Earth County, MN
Living in Blue Earth County
Bikeability39
Walkability46
Commute91
Public Transit38
Affordability70
Public Safety75
Airports50
Hospitals86
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools75
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
67kPopulation+4.1k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
58%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years38%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black4%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate26%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone16%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$9.6k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$185kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$765Median Monthly Rent+$153 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas13%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas69%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Blue Earth County
United States45
Minnesota28
Property Crime in Blue Earth County
United States48
Minnesota45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 9 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blue Earth County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding27
Tornado20
Blizzard9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Blue Earth County, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Blue Earth County, MN
Mount Olive Lutheran School
10 miles, NE
Immanuel Lutheran School
10 miles, N
Concordia Classical Academy
11 miles, N
Grace Christian School
11 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Blue Earth County, MN
Minnesota State University-Mankato
8 miles, N
Bethany Lutheran College
10 miles, N
Gustavus Adolphus College
21 miles, N
Martin Luther College
28 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Blue Earth County, MN
Mayo Clinic Health System-Mankato
10 miles, NE
Madelia Community Hospital
17 miles, W
River's Edge Hospital & Clinic
22 miles, N
United Hospital District
28 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Blue Earth County, MN
Rochester International Airport
78 miles, E
St. Cloud Regional Airport
105 miles, N
Waterloo Regional Airport
132 miles, SE