Blue Earth, MN
Living in Blue Earth
Bikeability7
Walkability26
Commute100
Public Transit7
Affordability100
Public Safety89
Airports43
Hospitals90
Colleges50
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools53
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.1kPopulation-263 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
49%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over18%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate41%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household49%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
13 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector68%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office21%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$83kMedian Home Value+$1.6k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$436Median Monthly Rent+$102 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
LP gas2%
Utility gas79%
Crime
Violent Crime in Blue Earth
United States45
Minnesota28
Faribault County12
Property Crime in Blue Earth
United States48
Minnesota45
Faribault County16
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 7 |
| 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 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 5 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blue Earth
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding21
Tornado14
Blizzard8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Blue Earth, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Blue Earth, MN
Genesis Classical Academy
10 miles, NW
St John Vianney School
18 miles, W
St James Lutheran School
18 miles, W
Martin Luther High School
18 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Blue Earth, MN
Waldorf University
35 miles, SE
Minnesota State University-Mankato
35 miles, N
Bethany Lutheran College
37 miles, N
Gustavus Adolphus College
48 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Blue Earth, MN
United Hospital District
0 miles, S
Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont
18 miles, W
Madelia Community Hospital
32 miles, NW
Mayo Clinic Health System-St James
35 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Blue Earth, MN
Rochester International Airport
82 miles, E
Waterloo Regional Airport
114 miles, SE
St. Cloud Regional Airport
132 miles, N