Blue Earth, MN

Blue Earth, Minnesota

Blue Earth, Minnesota, in Faribault county, is 85 miles W of Rochester, Minnesota (center to center) and 101 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. About 3,621 people people live in Blue Earth.

The People and Families of Blue Earth

In Blue Earth, about 55% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Blue Earth, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in the city. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Blue Earth nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Blue Earth had a median family income of $42,377.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Blue Earth.

Blue Earth Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Blue Earth, about 74% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in Blue Earth.

Commuting

In Blue Earth, 87% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles. One alternative to driving in Blue Earth is the public transportation system. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Blue Earth, MN

Comparing Blue Earth to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Blue Earth Almanac

Blue Earth Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Blue Earth Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Blue Earth Public Libraries

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Blue Earth Hospitals

UNITED HOSPITAL DISTRICT
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
515 SOUTH MOORE STREET, PO BOX 160
(507) 526-3273
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Blue Earth

Blue Earth High Schools (2004)

BLUE EARTH AREA SR.
1125 HWY. 169 N.
507-526-3201
Serves 454 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

BLUE EARTH AREA ALP
315 EAST 6TH ST.
507-526-3201
A Non-traditional School
Serves 29 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 7.8

Blue Earth Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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