Wells, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Faribault County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,317
Population
1,109/sq mi density
$58,663
Median Income
$31,393 per capita
$93,200
Home Value
$141,405 Zillow
$699
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
250
Violent Crime/100K
42 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,663 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,200 home value, $699/mo rent
F
Safety
1.3 / 5.0
250 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,317
Census 2023
Population Density
1,109
per square mile
Land Area
2.1
square miles (5.4 km²)
Median Age
41.8 yrs
7% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
90.1%
Black
1.3%
Hispanic
5.7%
Asian
0.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.6% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.2%
Spanish
3.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.3%
Veterans
12.1%
102% above US avg (6%)
Disability
17.9%
38% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.0%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.0%
53% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.424
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,317 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,109 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 41.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 53.6% |
| Female | 46.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.7% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
Language
| English Only | 97.2% |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.3% |
| Veterans | 12.1% |
| Disability | 17.9% |
| Health Insurance | 96.0% |
| Uninsured | 4.0% |
| Broadband Access | 81.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.424 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 8, Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent |