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Blue Earth, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Martin County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,170 Population 955/sq mi density
$59,118 Median Income $34,614 per capita
$125,200 Home Value $174,372 Zillow
$916 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
64 Violent Crime/100K 771 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$59,118 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,200 home value, $916/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Blue Earth, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,118
21% below
$34,614 per capita
Home Value
$125,200
56% below
Zillow: $174,372
Median Rent
$916/mo
21% below
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
64/100K
83% below
771/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
22% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Blue Earth Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
44%
Rent
79%
Poverty
84%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
36%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blue Earth a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blue Earth residents earn a median household income of $59,118 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,614. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 705 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blue Earth is $125,200 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,372. Median rent is $916/month, with 24.5% 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 1954.

Safety & Crime

Blue Earth reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 771/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

26.2% of adults in Blue Earth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blue Earth has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°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 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population3,170
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density955/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,118
Per Capita$34,614
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$1,429M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,200
Rent$916
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$174,372
Housing Units1,577
Rent Burden24.5%

Crime

F
Violent64/100K
Property771/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault32/100K
Burglary418/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,227/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,078 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute11 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Blue Earth was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.