Sleepy Eye
City in Minnesota, United States
Overview
Sleepy Eye is a small, welcoming town in southern Minnesota known for its picturesque lake, strong community spirit, and charming downtown. It's the perfect spot for those seeking a peaceful getaway, outdoor activities, and a glimpse of rural American life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
3,452
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
44.30°, -94.72°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,710
Local Cost
$1,095
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
72
English
98
Temperature
7.8°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
-7.7°C
Record High
40.8°C
Record Low
-38.3°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
712 mm
Internet Speed
213 Mbps
Upload
192 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
12
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
256.0
Airport
ULM
Distance
18 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 2025-12-07.
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: 76/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.