Nicollet County
City in Minnesota, United States
Overview
Nicollet County offers a blend of historic charm, friendly communities, and scenic natural beauty in southern Minnesota. St. Peter serves as the county seat, with picturesque neighborhoods, lively college life, and easy access to the Minnesota River. Outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs alike will find the area welcoming and accessible.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
34,454
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
44.35°, -94.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
87
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,010
Local Cost
$1,270
Local Income
$3,950
Cashless
82
English
100
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ULM
Distance
21 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: 73/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.