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Blooming Prairie, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Freeborn County County
Blooming Prairie, MN
At a Glance
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)
Is Blooming Prairie a Good Place to Live?
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 0.8% (78% 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 $254,634. 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 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 256/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.