Minnesota
Sleepy Eye is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 3,438. Residents earn $64,811 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sleepy Eye receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Sleepy Eye offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sleepy Eye is $64,811, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Sleepy Eye is $138,500, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $757 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Sleepy Eye is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 144 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 86 per 100,000, 96% below the national average.
21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Sleepy Eye has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches, including 42.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 87.1% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.9% |
| 4% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,811 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,186 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,066 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,300 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 902 |
| County GDP | $2,006M |
| Restaurants | 66 |
| Healthcare | 93 |
| Retail | 103 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,718 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.68% |
| Commute Time | 15.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |
| Census Median | $138,500 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $164,435 |
| Census Median Rent | $757 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,718 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.68% |
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.1% |
| Premature Death | 4,833/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 93 |
| Total Violent | 143.6/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 143.6/100K |
| Total Property | 86.2/100K |
| 96% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 28.7/100K |
| Theft | 28.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 28.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.6 inches |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,034 ft (315 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,839/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2989°N, 94.7236°W |
| County FIPS | 27015 |
Winner: Republican by 35.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.0% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,839/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 93 |
| Restaurants | 66 |
| Retail Stores | 103 |
| Avg Commute | 15.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |