Blue Earth County, MN

Living in Blue Earth County

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Bikeability 39
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Walkability 46
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Commute 91
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Public Transit 38
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 75
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Airports 50
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Hospitals 86
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Colleges 56
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Schools 75
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Residents

67k Population +4.1k (2010–19)
31  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
35% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
58% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years38%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black4%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate26%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone16%

Economy

$57k Median Household Income +$9.6k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$185k Median Home Value +$21k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$765 Median Monthly Rent +$153 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier22%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas13%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas69%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Blue Earth County

United States45
Minnesota28

Property Crime in Blue Earth County

United States48
Minnesota45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump47%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 14 1 8
Feb 19 1 7
Mar 32 2 9
Apr 46 3 3
May 58 4 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 61 3 0
Oct 48 2 1
Nov 33 2 6
Dec 18 1 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blue Earth County

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding27
Tornado20
Blizzard9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Blue Earth County, MN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Blue Earth County, MN

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Colleges

Colleges near Blue Earth County, MN

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Martin Luther College
28 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Blue Earth County, MN

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Airports

Airports near Blue Earth County, MN

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