New Ulm
City in Minnesota, United States
Overview
New Ulm is a charming small city in southern Minnesota known for its strong German heritage, picturesque downtown, and lively community events. With scenic river views and iconic landmarks like the Glockenspiel and Hermann Monument, New Ulm blends historic ambiance with a welcoming small-town vibe.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
14,120
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
44.31°, -94.46°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
87
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,880
Local Cost
$1,280
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
80
English
99
Temperature
7.7°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
-7.8°C
Record High
40.9°C
Record Low
-38.5°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
735 mm
Internet Speed
130 Mbps
Upload
30 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
539.0
Airport
ULM
Distance
3 km
Explore
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 2025-12-06.
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: 88/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.