Albert Lea, MN
Living in Albert Lea
Bikeability48
Walkability40
Commute94
Public Transit24
Affordability97
Public Safety85
Airports34
Hospitals90
Colleges64
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation-315 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
61%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate34%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty
19 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office20%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$97kMedian Home Value-$500 (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$573Median Monthly Rent+$142 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas82%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Albert Lea
United States45
Minnesota28
Freeborn County11
Property Crime in Albert Lea
United States48
Minnesota45
Freeborn County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 5 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Albert Lea
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding19
Tornado15
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Albert Lea, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Albert Lea, MN
Hollandale Christian School
11 miles, NE
Oakland Baptist School
14 miles, E
St Casimir's School
19 miles, W
Pacelli Catholic Schools
19 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Albert Lea, MN
Waldorf University
30 miles, SW
Purdue University Global-Mason City
35 miles, S
Minnesota State University-Mankato
46 miles, NW
Bethany Lutheran College
47 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Albert Lea, MN
Mayo Clinic Health System-Waseca
30 miles, N
Owatonna Hospital
32 miles, N
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
36 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Albert Lea, MN
Rochester International Airport
47 miles, E
Waterloo Regional Airport
90 miles, SE
La Crosse Regional Airport
106 miles, E