Albert Lea
City in Minnesota, United States
Overview
Albert Lea is a welcoming city in southern Minnesota known for its beautiful lakes, lively community spirit, and a blend of small-town charm with modern conveniences. Outdoor recreation abounds with multiple lakes, parks, and trails, making it an attractive spot for both residents and visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
18,492
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.65°, -93.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,965
Local Cost
$1,230
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
88
English
98
Temperature
7.6°C
Summer Avg
21.2°C
Winter Avg
-7.3°C
Record High
40.0°C
Record Low
-36.5°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
901 mm
Internet Speed
455 Mbps
Upload
168 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
23
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AEL
Distance
4 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 82/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.