At a Glance
Median Income
$89,010
$31,280 per capita
Violent Crime
165/100K
1,755/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
330 sunny days/yr
How New Ulm Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Ulm's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Ulm a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Ulm residents earn a median household income of $89,010 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,280. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,532 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
New Ulm reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,755/100K.
Education
6.6% of adults in New Ulm hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Ulm has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population322
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density60/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,010
Per Capita$31,280
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,381M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,303
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$586,977
Housing Units223
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent165/100K
Property1,755/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,126/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation408 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in New Ulm was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Wharton Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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