Wells, MN
Living in Wells
Bikeability22
Walkability26
Commute75
Public Transit8
Affordability98
Public Safety90
Airports40
Hospitals88
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools83
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.3kPopulation+124 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate33%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$7.9k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office22%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$84kMedian Home Value+$9.9k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$475Median Monthly Rent+$154 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas85%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wells
United States45
Minnesota28
Faribault County12
Property Crime in Wells
United States48
Minnesota45
Faribault County16
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 5 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wells
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding22
Tornado16
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wells, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wells, MN
St Casimir's School
0 miles, S
Genesis Classical Academy
23 miles, W
Sacred Heart School
26 miles, NE
Trinity Lutheran School
26 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Wells, MN
Minnesota State University-Mankato
31 miles, NW
Bethany Lutheran College
32 miles, NW
Waldorf University
33 miles, S
Gustavus Adolphus College
42 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wells, MN
United Hospital District
20 miles, W
Mayo Clinic Health System-Waseca
26 miles, NE
Mayo Clinic Health System-Mankato
32 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Wells, MN
Rochester International Airport
62 miles, E
Waterloo Regional Airport
106 miles, SE
La Crosse Regional Airport
124 miles, E