Luverne

City in Minnesota, United States

Overview

Luverne, Minnesota, is a small, welcoming city known for its scenic prairies, historic sites, and access to outdoor recreation like Blue Mounds State Park. The friendly community and classic Midwestern charm make it a perfect stop for road trippers and nature lovers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
4,946
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.65°, -96.21°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
87
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,705
Local Cost
$1,140
Local Income
$2,850
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
8.2°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
-6.8°C
Record High
42.4°C
Record Low
-36.8°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
730 mm
Internet Speed
320 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
62 ms
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
19
Transport
8
Walk Score
8
Footways
16.0
Airport
FSD
Distance
43 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.