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
$183,484 Zillow
$916
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
380
Violent Crime/100K
190 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, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,200 home value, $916/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
380 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Blue Earth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 47.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Martin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in |
Blue Earth has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.8").