Blue Earth County , Minnesota
Population: 69,386 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $72,623 Home $252,800 Rent $1,076/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 69,386 residents, Blue Earth County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Minnesota and neighboring counties alike.
$72,623
Median Income
household
$252,800
Home Value
median
$1,076/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $72,623 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,299 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% |
| Median Home Value | $252,800 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,076/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 61.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.2% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 69,386 |
| Median Age | 31.5 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 34.5% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
36.8%
Obesity
10.0%
Diabetes
15.6%
Smoking
30.8%
High Blood Pressure
23.0%
No Physical Activity
26.6%
Depression
31.5%
Insufficient Sleep
73.0%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 72.2 · 72th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
77.07
🔥 Wildfire
31.84
❄️ Winter Storm
93.51
🌍 Earthquake
15.81
☀️ Drought
78.75
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