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Blue Earth
City in Minnesota, United States
Overview
Blue Earth is a small, welcoming city in southern Minnesota, best known for its agricultural heritage and quirky Green Giant statue. With a cozy Main Street, friendly locals, and serene parks, it offers a peaceful rural experience close to Minnesota's scenic landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
3,174
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.64°, -94.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,663
Local Cost
$978
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
8.2°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
-6.9°C
Record High
40.1°C
Record Low
-38.1°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
809 mm
Internet Speed
114 Mbps
Upload
83 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
14
Walk Score
14
Footways
27.0
Airport
FRM
Distance
25 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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