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Blooming Prairie, MN


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Blooming Prairie, Minnesota

Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, in Steele county, is 30 miles W of Rochester, Minnesota (center to center) and 75 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. There are an estimated 1,933 people in the city.

The People and Families of Blooming Prairie

In Blooming Prairie, about 60% of adults are married.

Blooming Prairie has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Blooming Prairie had a median family income of $51,118. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Blooming Prairie.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($940) in Blooming Prairie. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Blooming Prairie.

Blooming Prairie Housing

Approximately 84% of housing in Blooming Prairie is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Blooming Prairie, 86% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

Blooming Prairie strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBlooming Prairie Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Blooming Prairie, MN

Comparing Blooming Prairie to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Well-Paid Single Men85
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women86
Age of the Population77
Racial Diversity68
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income87
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better86
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times86
Public Transportation Use75

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Rents65
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime77
Low Property Crime78
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