Blooming Prairie, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Freeborn County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,977 Population 1,454/sq mi density
$63,929 Median Income $33,932 per capita
$155,800 Home Value $270,052 Zillow
$680 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
56 Violent Crime/100K 168 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,929 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,800 home value, $680/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Blooming Prairie, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,929
15% below
$33,932 per capita
Home Value
$155,800
45% below
Zillow: $270,052
Median Rent
$680/mo
42% below
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
56/100K
85% below
168/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
23% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Blooming Prairie Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Blooming Prairie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
55%
Rent
58%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
15%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blooming Prairie a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blooming Prairie residents earn a median household income of $63,929 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,932. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 832 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blooming Prairie is $155,800 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,052. Median rent is $680/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Safety & Crime

Blooming Prairie reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 168/100K.

Education

26.1% of adults in Blooming Prairie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blooming Prairie has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,977
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density1,454/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,929
Per Capita$33,932
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$1,740M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,800
Rent$680
Ownership86.4%
Zillow$270,052
Housing Units855
Rent Burden27.3%

Crime

F
Violent56/100K
Property168/100K

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,899/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation1,297 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute19 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Blooming Prairie was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Owatonna Degner Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.