Sibley County

City in Minnesota, United States

Overview

Sibley County is a collection of friendly rural towns in southern Minnesota, known for their rich agricultural roots and welcoming communities. The county is dotted with lakes, scenic parks, and preserved historic districts, making it ideal for those seeking a tranquil getaway with authentic Midwestern hospitality.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
14,836
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
44.58°, -94.23°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
83
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,750
Local Cost
$1,070
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
88
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
36 km

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: 82/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.