Blooming Prairie, MN
Living in Blooming Prairie
Bikeability50
Walkability58
Commute81
Public Transit32
Affordability85
Public Safety94
Airports35
Hospitals90
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools80
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.9kPopulation+89 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
64%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate35%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector71%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office13%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$127kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$612Median Monthly Rent+$234 (2010–19)
75%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$1M to $1.49M3%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
LP gas5%
Utility gas85%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Blooming Prairie
United States45
Minnesota28
Steele County15
Property Crime in Blooming Prairie
United States48
Minnesota45
Steele County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blooming Prairie
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding38
Tornado23
Blizzard10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Blooming Prairie, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Blooming Prairie, MN
Hollandale Christian School
11 miles, SW
Oakland Baptist School
14 miles, S
Pacelli Catholic Schools
14 miles, S
Maranatha Adventist Christian School
15 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Blooming Prairie, MN
University of Minnesota-Rochester
31 miles, E
Carleton College
41 miles, N
St Olaf College
41 miles, N
Purdue University Global-Mason City
51 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Blooming Prairie, MN
Owatonna Hospital
19 miles, NW
Mayo Clinic Health System-Albert Lea and Austin
22 miles, SW
Mayo Clinic Health System-Waseca
27 miles, NW
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester
30 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Blooming Prairie, MN
Rochester International Airport
28 miles, E
La Crosse Regional Airport
90 miles, E
Waterloo Regional Airport
96 miles, S