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Blue Earth, MN
City in Faribault County, Minnesota.
Population
3,165
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
954
ZIP codes
0
Blue Earth and its ZIP codes
Blue Earth at a glance
- Blue Earth is about 13 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,771 a year, 25% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,600 (56% below Minnesota) and median rent is $918 a month.
Local data for Blue Earth, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Blue Earth, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,771
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$143,600
Median rent
$918/mo
Homeownership
69.6%
Bachelor's or higher
23.6%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
13.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,233), Norwegian Americans (864), Mexican Americans (365).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Faribault County. PPP loans are for Blue Earth.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,484
4,468 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,682
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$126M
FY 2026, $9,069 per person
How people get to work
Blue Earth, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked10.5%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 13.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Blue Earth, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
423
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 6°F
34.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blue Earth, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Blue Earth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WinnebagoCity | 8.6 mi | 2.3 |
| DelavanCity | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| ElmoreCity | 9.7 mi | 0.8 |
| FrostCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| GranadaCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| EastonCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Rake, IACity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Ledyard, IACity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| BricelynCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| AmboyCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| FairmontCity | 17 mi | 15 |
| NorthropCity | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| Lakota, IACity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| Minnesota LakeCity | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| Buffalo Center, IACity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| WellsCity | 20 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blue Earth, MN in?
- Blue Earth is in Faribault County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Blue Earth, MN?
- About 3,165 people live in Blue Earth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blue Earth?
- Nearby places include Winnebago (8.6 mi), Delavan (9.6 mi), Elmore (9.7 mi), Frost (10 mi), Granada (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023