Minnesota
Blue Earth is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 3,170. Residents earn $59,118 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Blue Earth receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Blue Earth offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Blue Earth is $59,118, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. 10.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Blue Earth is $125,200, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $916 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Blue Earth is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 31 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,538 per 100,000, 22% below the national average.
26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Blue Earth experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches, including 47.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
| English Only | 91.8% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.2% |
| 39% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,118 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,614 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,033 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,768 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 705 |
| County GDP | $1,429M |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Healthcare | 84 |
| Retail | 80 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,403 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.72% |
| Commute Time | 10.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.3% |
| Census Median | $125,200 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $174,372 |
| Census Median Rent | $916 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Studio | $971 |
| 1 Bedroom | $977 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,171 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,629 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,916 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,403 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.72% |
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,227/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 84 |
| Total Violent | 30.8/100K |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 30.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,538.0/100K |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 215.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,291.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 30.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.0 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 47.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 61.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
| Elevation | 1,078 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 955/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6410°N, 94.1003°W |
| County FIPS | 27091 |
Winner: Republican by 39.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.2% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.46 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 955/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 84 |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Retail Stores | 80 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 10.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.3% |