Le Sueur, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Le Sueur County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,204 Population 810/sq mi density
$71,563 Median Income $35,796 per capita
$216,700 Home Value $304,852 Zillow
$868 Median Rent 44.1% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
71 Violent Crime/100K 189 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$71,563 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$216,700 home value, $868/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
71 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Le Sueur, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,563
5% below
$35,796 per capita
Home Value
$216,700
23% below
Zillow: $304,852
Median Rent
$868/mo
25% below
44.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
71/100K
81% below
189/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
28% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Le Sueur Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
77%
Rent
75%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Le Sueur a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Le Sueur residents earn a median household income of $71,563 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,796. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 790 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Le Sueur is $216,700 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,852. Median rent is $868/month, with 44.1% 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 1964.

Safety & Crime

Le Sueur reports 71 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 189/100K.

Education

24.3% of adults in Le Sueur hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Le Sueur has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,204
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density810/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,563
Per Capita$35,796
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$1,243M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053

Housing

A+
Home Value$216,700
Rent$868
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$304,852
Housing Units1,915
Rent Burden44.1%

Crime

F
Violent71/100K
Property189/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,478/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain32.4 in/yr
Elevation826 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Le Sueur was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.