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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 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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 47.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,078 ft (329 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²)
Population Density955/sq mi
Coordinates43.6410°N, 94.1003°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMartin County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 47.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood
Good Days %61.6%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.2 / 100
Community Resilience84.7 / 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)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 61 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

569 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 317 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 38 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 50 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 84 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 55 km 5
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 81 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 79 km 0
Jun 12, 2013 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 82 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 71 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 71 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 18, 1994 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 61 km 0
May 17, 1982 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF3 45 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 75 km
2008 DEWEYS PASTURE 641 83 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 62°F (16°C) 3.0 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.6 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.9 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 30.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.7").

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