Blue Earth County, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
69,386 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,623 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$252,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$632 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$919 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mankato Metro Area
2
Minnesota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mankato Metro Area
4
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 14
Feb 1 7 19
Mar 2 8 31
Apr 2 2 46
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 2 0 61
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 6 33
Dec 1 11 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 49% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MN State Senate District 22, MN State House District 22A, MN
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Schools

Maple River West Elementary
2 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Rosa Parks Elementary School
8 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Jefferson Elementary
9 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial El
9 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Minnesota State University-Mankato
8 miles, NE • 2.8 star
South Central College
10 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Bethany Lutheran College
10 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Gustavus Adolphus College
20 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Mayo Clinic Health System-Mankato
10 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
78 miles, SE • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
104 miles, NE • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
132 miles, S • 1 star
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